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X5 BEM

2002 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,337 mi
Last recorded114,337 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 BEM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 114,337 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 113,785 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge & damaged.

Fail 9 Aug 2018 113,783 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge & damaged.

Pass 13 Jul 2017

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jul 2017

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 107,822 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake back plates corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2016 107,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake back plates corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2015 105,198 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 105,198 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 100,619 miles

n/s/f mirror glass poor visability

o/s/f tyre outer edge worn

Fail 15 Jul 2014 100,619 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f mirror glass poor visability

o/s/f tyre outer edge worn

Pass 1 Jul 2013 96,812 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 96,812 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 91,462 miles

both front tyre on min 1/6mm

engine managment light on

Fail 2 Jul 2012 91,462 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyre on min 1/6mm

engine managment light on

Pass 23 Jun 2011 87,334 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 87,334 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 83,386 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 77,468 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 69,656 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 61,550 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 52,817 miles

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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X5 BEM is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X5 BEM, 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 X5 BEM registered?

X5 BEM is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 12 July 2002.

Is X5 BEM safe to buy?

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