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X15 MCM

2002 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,612 mi
Last recorded62,612 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX15 MCM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 62,612 miles

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 156,942 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake lower effort

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2020 156,942 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake lower effort

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 147,610 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 138,678 miles

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

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 138,440 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to exhaust leak (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst manifdold (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavy wear to the outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced misted lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced misted lens (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 130,982 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2016 124,219 miles

Front both indicator bulbs deteriorating, advise attention

Front both track control arm bushes splitting

Rear boot lid will only open from interior button

both side repeater bulbs deteriorating

fuel cap seal splitting

Fail 11 Mar 2016 124,174 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front both indicator bulbs deteriorating, advise attention

Front both track control arm bushes splitting

Rear boot lid will only open from interior button

both side repeater bulbs deteriorating

fuel cap seal splitting

Pass 24 Mar 2015 116,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2015 116,410 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 108,690 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 108,613 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)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 101,365 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 101,365 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 93,738 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 85,536 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 76,690 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 68,877 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 61,178 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 54,364 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 46,346 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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X15 MCM is a 2002 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 X15 MCM, 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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X15 MCM is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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