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X5 LHA

2002 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,817 mi
Last recorded80,817 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 LHA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 80,817 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 76,636 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 74,010 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 70,725 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 69,194 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2019 69,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

eml on

Pass 4 May 2018 67,246 miles

Nearside Front TYRE IS BALD ON THE INNER AND THE OUTER EDGES AND NEARLY TO THE CORDS 255/50R19

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 3 May 2018 67,246 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 285/45R19 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front TYRE IS BALD ON THE INNER AND THE OUTER EDGES AND NEARLY TO THE CORDS 255/50R19

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 62,270 miles

Nearside Front uneven wear to outer edge of tyre

engine management light illuminated on dash

Fail 24 Nov 2016 62,270 miles

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

Nearside Front uneven wear to outer edge of tyre

engine management light illuminated on dash

Pass 24 Jul 2015 62,162 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 62,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 58,605 miles

all front and rear steering, braking and suspension components are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

front and rear brake discs are rusty

nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Fail 29 Jul 2014 58,600 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

all front and rear steering, braking and suspension components are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

front and rear brake discs are rusty

nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Pass 16 May 2013 56,950 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 54,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2012 54,214 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2011 51,888 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 26 Apr 2011 51,888 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 28 Apr 2010 49,265 miles

Sill covers and floor covers fitted.

Fail 28 Apr 2010 49,265 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Sill covers and floor covers fitted.

Fail 24 Apr 2010 49,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 42,289 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 36,263 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 36,255 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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 30,208 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 24,126 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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X5 LHA is a 2002 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LHA, 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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X5 LHA is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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