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X5 TCF

2002 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 TCF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024
Pass 20 Apr 2023

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2016 117,455 miles

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)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 117,450 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 111,249 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 111,249 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 109,524 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 105,745 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 101,804 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 95,486 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear position lamp very bright

Pass 14 Jul 2011 95,486 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear position lamp very bright

Pass 31 Jul 2010 86,176 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 86,176 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 74,738 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 74,738 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 62,572 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 54,725 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 48,506 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 TCF is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 X5 TCF, 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 TCF registered?

X5 TCF is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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