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SO02 GXT

2002 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

162,400 mi
Last recorded162,400 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO02 GXT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 162,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake only just met required standard investigation required

Pass 24 May 2017 150,710 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2016 146,035 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 144,201 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 144,201 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2014 134,538 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 May 2014 134,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 82,129 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 73,031 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 73,031 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 62,885 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 52,499 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 52,499 miles

Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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SO02 GXT is a 2002 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2002 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 98,495 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SO02 GXT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this BMW X5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SO02 GXT registered?

SO02 GXT is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 3 July 2002.

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The MOT history for SO02 GXT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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