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V40 PTD

2002 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

144,256 mi
Last recorded144,256 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV40 PTD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 144,256 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 144,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 124,080 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn HUB BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 120,008 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 115,708 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 115,707 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2017
Fail 15 Aug 2017

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 92,979 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 92,979 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 82,330 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 78,604 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 73,511 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 67,834 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 62,969 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 56,829 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 56,825 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 51,998 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 44,911 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 40,736 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 32,733 miles

handbrake travel long.

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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V40 PTD is a 2002 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V40 PTD, 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 V40 PTD registered?

V40 PTD is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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