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W31 KJB

2002 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

160,358 mi
Last recorded160,358 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW31 KJB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 160,358 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 149,666 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 137,772 miles

handbrake on 16%

high level brake light not all of the bulbs are working

nearside front tyre low on outer edge of tread and wearing low on inner edge of tread

nearside rear antiroll bar link has play

offside front tyre is low on inner edge of tread and wearing low on outer edge of tread

Pass 1 Oct 2014 128,058 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

near side rear tyre getting low inner edge

off side and near side outer cv boots cracking

off side rear tyre bald on the inner edge

only half the high level brake light working

rear brake pads low

slight side wall damage near side front tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2013 120,209 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge and perishing

Pass 9 Oct 2012 113,639 miles

front brake hoses cracking slightly both sides

Fail 4 Oct 2012 113,527 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 106,236 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 98,377 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 87,976 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 79,647 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 79,639 miles

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 68,880 miles

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

rear tyres treads low innside edges

Fail 26 Oct 2007 68,880 miles

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

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

rear tyres treads low innside edges

Pass 1 Nov 2006 57,272 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 49,507 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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W31 KJB is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W31 KJB, 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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W31 KJB is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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