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V19 MES

2002 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

203,712 mi
Last recorded203,712 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV19 MES
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 203,712 miles

Front Both brake disc back cover have corrosion

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Grease on rear subframe and shock absorbers

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 203,712 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease on pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses have some cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc dust cover has corrosion

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres ---- some cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 203,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease on pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses have some cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc dust cover has corrosion

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres ---- some cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 203,710 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 203,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated And has chafe mark (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 203,674 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes to the hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 201,166 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 194,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint LOWER ARM OBJ (2.4.G.2)

Under trays / sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2015 188,263 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Under trays - sill covers and engiine covers fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2015 188,263 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FRONT STABALIZING ARM TO HUB (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Rear reflector missing BOTH REFLECTORS (1.5.1a)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S/F Drop link arm gaiter - small diameter clip loose

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt OUTER GAITER MOVING ON DRIVE SHAFT (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Under trays - sill covers and engiine covers fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2014 171,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 164,909 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 164,908 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 153,594 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 143,147 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 130,648 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 117,546 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2009 117,546 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2008
Fail 7 Jul 2008

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 88,089 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 13 Jul 2006 75,988 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 69,398 miles

1 advise front and rear brake pads low †2 near side front brake hose slight twisted †rubbing on metal mount

Pass 11 Jul 2005 62,135 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 62,135 miles

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

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

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

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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V19 MES 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 76%.

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 V19 MES, 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 V19 MES registered?

V19 MES is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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