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X50 CTY

2002 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

114,636 mi
Last recorded114,636 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX50 CTY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2024 114,636 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 110,529 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 106,512 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 106,512 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 101,178 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 101,143 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 95,909 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 95,909 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 86,577 miles

Nearside Rear Lower side light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/45/19V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre 255/50/19V ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2019 86,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/50/19V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower side light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/45/19V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre 255/50/19V ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 80,130 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rear (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 May 2017 73,238 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 87,501 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 87,501 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2015 60,830 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 60,830 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 54,636 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 47,429 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2012 43,922 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 42,196 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 40,176 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 38,724 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 35,146 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 31,789 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 28,013 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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X50 CTY is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 X50 CTY, 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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What year was X50 CTY registered?

X50 CTY is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 17 April 2002.

Is X50 CTY safe to buy?

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