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SU51 TPN

2002 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

120,583 mi
Last recorded120,583 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU51 TPN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 120,583 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 115,791 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

oil leak

plastic under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2019 115,787 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

oil leak

plastic under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2018 108,141 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 108,141 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 102,336 miles

both front indicators starting to show white light

front brake pads are wearing low

nearside front lower arm bush slitting (front arm)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 102,336 miles

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

both front indicators starting to show white light

front brake pads are wearing low

nearside front lower arm bush slitting (front arm)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 96,501 miles

both front indicators starting to show white light

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

nearside front cv boot is twisted

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2015 90,687 miles

both front indicators starting to show white light

front wipers smeary

nearside front lower arm bushe starting to perish

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

offside front lower arm bushe starting to perish

offside rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

oil level low

Fail 26 Jun 2015 90,687 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front indicators starting to show white light

front wipers smeary

nearside front lower arm bushe starting to perish

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

offside front lower arm bushe starting to perish

offside rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

oil level low

Fail 14 Jul 2014 84,783 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 84,783 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 79,720 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Deep cut nearside front tyre outer wall

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front stay bar front bush perished

Nearside rear tyre low on tread inner edge

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre void of tread inner edge

Sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2013 79,656 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

Deep cut nearside front tyre outer wall

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front stay bar front bush perished

Nearside rear tyre low on tread inner edge

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre void of tread inner edge

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 75,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 75,450 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 70,069 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2010 65,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 May 2010 65,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 55,265 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 55,242 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 47,763 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 31,036 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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SU51 TPN is a 2002 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SU51 TPN, 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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SU51 TPN is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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