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VF02 MWA

2002 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF02 MWA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 165,634 miles

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

Rear axle slight surface corrosion

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 165,599 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour Dip light (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lights all round product on lens

Offside Front Dip light dim

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear parking brake only just met

Pass 27 Jun 2018 161,059 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 149,801 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 121,982 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 115,698 miles

Front Headlamp Light Output Reduced

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 113,166 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 113,166 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 95,334 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 87,709 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 79,114 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 79,057 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 71,838 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2010 71,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 64,780 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 64,772 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 56,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 49,268 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 46,561 miles

both rear tyres wearing badly down inner edge

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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VF02 MWA is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VF02 MWA, 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 VF02 MWA registered?

VF02 MWA is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 14 August 2002.

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