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X5 SFM

2002 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

178,227 mi
Last recorded178,227 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2019 178,227 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear next to tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 315/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear next to tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 315/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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 fluid leak

Pass 6 Aug 2018
Pass 14 Aug 2017 156,762 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 156,693 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 144,020 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 144,017 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 133,557 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 133,557 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 129,094 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 121,712 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 121,638 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 117,827 miles

Oil leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mil on

near side rear seat belt catch operation unusal

Fail 28 Mar 2013 117,827 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

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

mil on

Pass 2 Feb 2012 110,169 miles

slight play in n/s and o/s front lower ball joints

Pass 11 Jan 2011 100,555 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 100,551 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 91,761 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 91,760 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 84,870 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 84,870 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 81,377 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 71,860 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 SFM 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 59.1%.

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 SFM, 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 SFM registered?

X5 SFM is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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