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X555 TAF

2002 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,616 mi
Last recorded129,616 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX555 TAF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 129,616 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 120,325 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 114,501 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 114,501 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 105,561 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 97,238 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 97,238 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 90,816 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 90,816 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 85,745 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 74,882 miles

freeplay o/s steering rack arm

rear pads wearing very thin

Fail 6 Jan 2010

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 9 Jan 2009 65,916 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 57,055 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 44,326 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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X555 TAF is a 2002 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X555 TAF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X555 TAF registered?

X555 TAF is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 9 July 2002.

Is X555 TAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X555 TAF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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