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SW51 GTZ

2002 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,864 mi
Last recorded112,864 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 GTZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 112,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 5 Sep 2020 112,864 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 22 Apr 2017 111,285 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 107,646 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 103,571 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 103,563 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front mirror loose.

Pass 11 Dec 2013 95,671 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 95,671 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 86,720 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 86,720 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 85,157 miles

Oil leak

o/s wiper blade split

plastic sill & floor covers fitted unable to access

Pass 17 Jul 2010 75,260 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 66,531 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 51,513 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 55,856 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 44,720 miles

n/s/f and both rear tyres low tread †nsr tyrehas nail in it

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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SW51 GTZ is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SW51 GTZ, 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 SW51 GTZ registered?

SW51 GTZ is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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