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SV02 UEP

2002 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,001 mi
Last recorded96,001 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV02 UEP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2015 96,001 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 94,447 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 81,832 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 76,246 miles

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

Oil leak

brakes warning lamps on

Fail 24 Jul 2012 76,244 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

1 of 2 o/s rear lamps inoperative

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

Oil leak

brakes warning lamps on

parking brake lever near end of working travel

Pass 12 Jul 2011 68,052 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 68,052 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 63,553 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 63,553 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 59,192 miles

Both front cv boots perished

Both rear tyres and n/s/f tyre cracked on sidewalls

Front brake pads look low and slight rust lip on discs

N/s/r tyre wearing low

O/s headlight pattern poor

Fail 29 Aug 2009 59,192 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Both front cv boots perished

Both rear tyres and n/s/f tyre cracked on sidewalls

Front brake pads look low and slight rust lip on discs

N/s/r tyre wearing low

O/s headlight pattern poor

Pass 28 Aug 2008 53,962 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 51,004 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 48,530 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 47,169 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 46,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SV02 UEP is a 2002 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SV02 UEP, 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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SV02 UEP is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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