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SW02 UXM

2002 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

142,366 mi
Last recorded142,366 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 UXM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 142,366 miles

Air suspension levelling valve modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Air suspension levelling valve repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake (3.7.B.5b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front tyres damaged to side walls

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror casing (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rusty and back plates rusty (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust mountings in poor condition

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel warning lamp on dash (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 142,345 miles

Air suspension levelling valve inappropriately repaired warning on dash (2.4.A.2)

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing both sides (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing both sides (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Air suspension levelling valve modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Air suspension levelling valve repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake (3.7.B.5b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front tyres damaged to side walls

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror casing (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rusty and back plates rusty (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust mountings in poor condition

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel warning lamp on dash (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 141,426 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

headslamps misty

n/s/f tyre has cut

o/s door mirrior casing loose

o/s/f tyre has a cut

oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust rubber mounting in poor condition

Fail 31 Aug 2016 141,411 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

headslamps misty

n/s/f tyre has cut

o/s door mirrior casing loose

o/s/f tyre has a cut

oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust rubber mounting in poor condition

Pass 24 Aug 2015 133,623 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 133,621 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 113,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear axle corrosion

Fail 4 Aug 2014 113,746 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear axle corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2013 113,182 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 113,164 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 106,271 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 100,941 miles

Front brake pipes covered in grease

offside front back plate corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2010 92,195 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 92,195 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 80,768 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 79,234 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 75,858 miles

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

rear parking brakes low effort

Fail 9 Jan 2008 75,858 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

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

rear parking brakes low effort

Pass 17 Jan 2007 67,384 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 56,728 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 UXM is a 2002 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SW02 UXM, 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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SW02 UXM is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 9 August 2002.

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