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VA02 PZB

2002 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

178,362 mi
Last recorded178,362 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 PZB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 178,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

headlamp lenses cloudy

Fail 29 Dec 2022 178,349 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn short arm. chalked up. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

headlamp lenses cloudy

Pass 19 Oct 2021 174,035 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 169,846 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 169,846 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 161,177 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2018 149,509 miles

plastic covers fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2018 149,257 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

plastic covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2017 133,013 miles

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2017 133,013 miles

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

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2016 110,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 110,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 93,405 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 93,405 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 79,913 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 64,398 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 64,395 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 54,917 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 47,034 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 47,008 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 42,996 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 42,996 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 37,966 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 33,238 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 28,267 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 23,706 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 PZB is a 2002 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PZB, 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 VA02 PZB registered?

VA02 PZB is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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