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VN51 GUH

2002 BMW X5

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

203,775 mi
Last recorded203,775 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 GUH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 203,775 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 203,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S rear tyre approaching wear bands

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2015 203,775 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) inappropriately modified (2.3.7)

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

Coolant bottle insecure

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S rear tyre approaching wear bands

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 195,295 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 184,689 miles

Both front driveshaft, outer CV boots in very poor condition and require replacement.

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges. Borderline MOT pass.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 172,998 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 165,075 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 154,680 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 139,867 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 124,501 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 124,501 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 97,236 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 97,236 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 83,387 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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VN51 GUH is a 2002 BMW X5 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VN51 GUH, 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 VN51 GUH registered?

VN51 GUH is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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The MOT history for VN51 GUH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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