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VE02 VZA

2002 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,787 mi
Last recorded169,787 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE02 VZA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 169,787 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 154,088 miles

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

handbrake readings only just passed test

steering rack inner tie rods have play

Fail 20 Nov 2015 154,088 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

handbrake readings only just passed test

steering rack inner tie rods have play

Pass 6 Nov 2014 143,541 miles

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

naf tyre heavily scrubed on inside edge

Fail 6 Nov 2014 143,541 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

naf tyre heavily scrubed on inside edge

Pass 7 Nov 2013 136,391 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 136,391 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 125,784 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 125,774 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Fail 27 May 2011 108,546 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 108,546 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 101,795 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 96,947 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 96,874 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 92,223 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 82,715 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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VE02 VZA is a 2002 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 VE02 VZA, 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 VE02 VZA registered?

VE02 VZA is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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