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VA02 VXD

2002 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,358 mi
Last recorded81,358 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 VXD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 81,358 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 76,510 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 75,194 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 75,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 73,354 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Front and rear suspension components slightly corroded including frond and rear sub frame

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive differential leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 71,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 66,601 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 66,261 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 64,760 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 64,760 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 57,480 miles

both front metal brake pipes (to flexible hoses) corroded

exhaust system corroded, worse at joints & boxes

freeplay detected at steering wheel

front brake discs lipped

front tyres worn on inner edges

movement in both frontmost lower suspension arm inner bushes

o/s/f tyre wearing low - 2mm

rear brake pads wearing thin

stonechips in windscreen

windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 29 Sep 2009 57,480 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

both front metal brake pipes (to flexible hoses) corroded

exhaust system corroded, worse at joints & boxes

freeplay detected at steering wheel

front brake discs lipped

front tyres worn on inner edges

movement in both frontmost lower suspension arm inner bushes

o/s/f tyre wearing low - 2mm

rear brake pads wearing thin

stonechips in windscreen

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 6 Aug 2008 52,079 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 52,075 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 45,048 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 33,020 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 29,978 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 29,978 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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 VXD is a 2002 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VA02 VXD, 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 VXD registered?

VA02 VXD is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 25 March 2002.

Is VA02 VXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA02 VXD shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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