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VA51 XDE

2002 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,465 mi
Last recorded100,465 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 XDE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 100,465 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Apr 2019 100,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Dec 2017 95,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended Crossmember (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Crossmember (2.4.F.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 85,955 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)

Slight free play found in both lower arm rubber bushes

Fail 29 Nov 2016 85,952 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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)

Slight free play found in both lower arm rubber bushes

Pass 9 Dec 2015 78,604 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 71,142 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 63,319 miles

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

o/s/f head light has water in

Fail 18 Nov 2013 63,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

o/s/f head light has water in

Pass 23 Nov 2012 54,015 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 39,680 miles

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

nerside door mirror is discoloured but still gives good veiw to rear

offside front tyre is slightly perished

Fail 24 Nov 2011 39,680 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

nerside door mirror is discoloured but still gives good veiw to rear

offside front tyre is slightly perished

Pass 20 Apr 2011 39,456 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 37,341 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 27,746 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 27,746 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 21,395 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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VA51 XDE is a 2002 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VA51 XDE, 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 VA51 XDE registered?

VA51 XDE is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 28 January 2002.

Is VA51 XDE safe to buy?

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