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SW02 URO

2002 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,843 mi
Last recorded113,843 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 URO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 113,843 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light on

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Oct 2012 113,624 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2012 113,624 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2011 112,810 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 112,751 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 107,550 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 98,139 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 78,216 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 64,180 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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SW02 URO is a 2002 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 SW02 URO, 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 SW02 URO registered?

SW02 URO is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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