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SY02 UBK

2002 BMW X5

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

151,300 mi
Last recorded151,300 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY02 UBK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 151,300 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 151,300 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 148,752 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2019 140,475 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet safety catch seized

self levelling suspension inactive light on in dash but suspension appears to be working correctly & at normal ride height

Fail 15 May 2019 140,466 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet safety catch seized

self levelling suspension inactive light on in dash but suspension appears to be working correctly & at normal ride height

Pass 21 Feb 2018 132,961 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 19 Feb 2018 132,958 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Mar 2017 126,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tyre

Pass 29 Feb 2016 120,153 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 120,153 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 115,336 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 115,336 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 111,181 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 111,181 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 105,441 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 102,794 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 96,392 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 91,996 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 91,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 85,851 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 85,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 79,774 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 79,575 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 63,202 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 63,202 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 UBK is a 2002 BMW X5 in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SY02 UBK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SY02 UBK registered?

SY02 UBK is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 14 August 2002.

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