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TH02 TLH

2002 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

158,240 mi
Last recorded158,240 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTH02 TLH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 158,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 152,528 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 138,254 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 126,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet cable worn

little reserve travel in handbrake

Fail 18 Dec 2019 126,867 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s rear tyre worn [inner] (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

bonnet cable worn

little reserve travel in handbrake

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 112,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front & nsr all badly worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 112,644 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 285-45-19 rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front & nsr all badly worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 101,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 101,681 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 92,620 miles

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

TYRES ARE BADLY WORN ON SHOULDERS AND PERRISHED. POSSIBLY DANGEROUS. REPLACEMENT REQUIRED

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

front position lamps flickering

Fail 30 Nov 2016 92,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

TYRES ARE BADLY WORN ON SHOULDERS AND PERRISHED. POSSIBLY DANGEROUS. REPLACEMENT REQUIRED

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

front position lamps flickering

Pass 25 Nov 2015 83,081 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)

n/s/f shock absorber weak

Pass 4 Dec 2014
Fail 12 Dec 2013 71,435 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 71,435 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 65,157 miles

Wipers Poor

Pass 16 Oct 2012 61,030 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 53,721 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 47,392 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 42,050 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 38,970 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 38,970 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 35,739 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 35,739 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 31,739 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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TH02 TLH is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 TH02 TLH, 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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TH02 TLH is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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