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WV02 XEP

2002 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,065 mi
Last recorded173,065 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV02 XEP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 173,065 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened hand brake high (1.1.15 (b))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 173,065 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened hand brake high (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 173,066 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

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

Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 156,544 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 156,544 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 149,626 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 147,427 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 139,421 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 133,865 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 115,555 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2014 115,555 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 114,076 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 106,744 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 106,655 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 97,458 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 88,371 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 78,972 miles

note front side windows very strong tint

Pass 30 Jun 2009 71,493 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn low through centres

handbrake requires slight adjustment

Fail 29 Jun 2009 71,492 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres worn low through centres

handbrake requires slight adjustment

Pass 18 Jun 2008 62,283 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 53,894 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 53,820 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 42,037 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 41,256 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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WV02 XEP is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WV02 XEP, 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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WV02 XEP is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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