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WJ51 FYR

2002 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,499 mi
Last recorded120,499 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 FYR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 120,499 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 120,489 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 111,909 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 104,319 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2015 104,319 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2014 95,510 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 92,295 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2012 83,154 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 May 2012 83,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2011 71,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 May 2011 71,514 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 20 May 2010 58,891 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 58,891 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 29 May 2009 47,372 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2009 47,372 miles

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

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

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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WJ51 FYR is a 2002 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WJ51 FYR, 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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WJ51 FYR is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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