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VA02 OTJ

2002 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

101,912 mi
Last recorded101,912 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 OTJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 101,912 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 101,067 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 99,639 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 98,230 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 98,230 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low x2 osf / nsf (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 97,431 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 95,829 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 93,598 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 91,151 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 88,759 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 86,529 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 84,399 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake pipes have some corrosion on them

Pass 11 Mar 2013 82,482 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 80,294 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 76,672 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 72,816 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 68,934 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 68,934 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 64,505 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 55,729 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 49,539 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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VA02 OTJ 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 90.5%.

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 VA02 OTJ, 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 VA02 OTJ registered?

VA02 OTJ is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 26 March 2002.

Is VA02 OTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA02 OTJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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