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X55 MAF

2002 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,989 mi
Last recorded116,989 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX55 MAF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 116,989 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 116,963 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 111,685 miles

Nearside Rear worn on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2016 103,805 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

both rear silencers have broken mounts

Pass 2 Sep 2015 100,507 miles

Signs of fluid leak from engine area.

Fail 2 Sep 2015 100,505 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Signs of fluid leak from engine area.

Pass 4 Sep 2014 95,961 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2014 95,958 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2012 88,324 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 74,639 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 74,639 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 76,353 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 76,353 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 70,622 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 70,622 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 63,111 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 52,974 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 40,815 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 40,815 miles

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

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

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

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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X55 MAF is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X55 MAF, 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 X55 MAF registered?

X55 MAF is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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