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SO51 GPJ

2002 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,928 mi
Last recorded121,928 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO51 GPJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 121,928 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 121,891 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 115,515 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake only just meets requirements - repair required.

Fail 22 Jul 2016 115,485 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 109,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear brake pads seem low

Pass 1 Jul 2014 102,392 miles

n/s/f door mirror glass broken

Pass 15 Jul 2013 98,216 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 38,799 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 80,355 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 74,255 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 74,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 6,998 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

o/s/r suspension noisey

power steering noisey on full lock

Pass 30 Jun 2008 46,428 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

o/s windscreen washer jet leaking,needs renewing

Pass 2 Jul 2007 33,115 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 26,486 miles

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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SO51 GPJ is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SO51 GPJ, 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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SO51 GPJ is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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