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SY02 CWV

2002 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

195,030 mi
Last recorded195,030 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY02 CWV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 195,030 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2018 194,408 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 194,408 miles

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

Offside 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.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 192,807 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 192,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 189,696 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 184,124 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 163,416 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges and are perished between tread

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Nov 2012 145,614 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 145,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 130,017 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 130,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 120,518 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 112,986 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 112,986 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 99,873 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 95,318 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 83,456 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 82,557 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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SY02 CWV is a 2002 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SY02 CWV, 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 SY02 CWV registered?

SY02 CWV is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 26 March 2002.

Is SY02 CWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY02 CWV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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