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W242 EPU

1999 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2022
Tests25 (12 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate48%

Mileage

102,439 mi
Last recorded102,439 miles
Recorded on9 May 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 EPU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 May 2021 102,439 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 102,324 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 102,324 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 100,048 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2018 100,048 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 100,033 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 99,967 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 99,967 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2017 99,960 miles

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 99,317 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 90,167 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 90,167 miles

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

Centre Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2013
Fail 1 Nov 2013

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Oct 2012
Fail 13 Oct 2012

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2011

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

Pass 7 May 2011
Fail 4 May 2011

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009
Pass 18 Jul 2008

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 18 Jul 2008

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 70,975 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 70,975 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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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W242 EPU is a 1999 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48%.

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 W242 EPU, 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 27 years old, this BMW X5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W242 EPU is a 1999 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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