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T55 SOO

2002 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

198,485 mi
Last recorded198,485 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT55 SOO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 198,485 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 186,457 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016
Fail 6 Jun 2016

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front arm, inner bush as marked. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted both (1.1.C.1b)

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

N/S/R Anti-roll bar drop link worn.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, inner bush. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 110,403 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 100,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 93,916 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2013 93,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 86,059 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 86,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

front discs worn

Pass 16 May 2011 76,456 miles
Fail 6 May 2011

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 66,705 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 51,500 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 44,510 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 36,506 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 28,310 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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T55 SOO is a 2002 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 T55 SOO, 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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T55 SOO is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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