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X5 UVB

2002 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,259 mi
Last recorded111,259 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 UVB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 111,259 miles

air suspension inactive as modified with coil springs

could not verify condition of both front brake pipes as heavily greased

front brake pads wearing inner ones

nearside front tyre has a nail in treads

oil leak

rear park brake on lower limit needs adjusting

undertrays fitted obscuring some components including both rear front to brake pipes and both rear brake pipes

Fail 15 Nov 2017 111,167 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on both sides joining brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both inner ones (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner ones (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre nail in treads

air suspension inactive as suspension fitted with coil springs

oil leak

rear parking brake on lower limit needs adjustment

undertrays fitted obscuring some components incuding rear both front to rear brake pipes and both rear pipes

Pass 18 Nov 2016 104,815 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 104,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 96,541 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 91,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2013 80,844 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 80,844 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside front wing have accident damage but have no sharp edges

Pass 18 Sep 2012 71,347 miles

Accidental damage to N/S/F Wing.Needs atension.

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Fail 17 Sep 2012 71,347 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Accidental damage to N/S/F Wing.Needs atension.

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Pass 27 Aug 2011 59,378 miles

rear diff has an oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2010 52,510 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 47,014 miles

Offside Front 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 2 Sep 2008 37,263 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 32,364 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 23,399 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 18,173 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UVB is a 2002 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UVB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X5 UVB registered?

X5 UVB is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 24 October 2002.

Is X5 UVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X5 UVB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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