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2002 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2024
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

140,194 mi
Last recorded140,194 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 VBD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 140,194 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 134,671 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front lower ball joint boot deteriorated

parking brake requires adjustment or repair

Pass 5 Feb 2021 134,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 134,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 131,506 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 131,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower front bottom arm bush worn

Pass 24 Apr 2019 129,610 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Starting to get low both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 122,275 miles

Oil leak ()

Undertrays, sill & engine covers fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2018 122,275 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Undertrays, sill & engine covers fitted

Pass 4 May 2017 120,534 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 114,394 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2016 114,388 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 114,841 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake backing plate starting to deteriorate

Offside Front inner tie rod end has slight play

Pass 24 Apr 2015

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2015

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Apr 2015

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 103,893 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON THE LEGAL LIMIT

hanbrake efficencey just meets requirements

Fail 18 Apr 2014 103,893 miles

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

BOTH REAR TYRES ON THE LEGAL LIMIT

O/S/F TYRE ON THE LEGAL LIMIT

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 99,452 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 94,551 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 89,239 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 81,331 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 81,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 73,751 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 73,751 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 66,972 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 66,972 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 59,233 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 59,232 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 50,217 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 50,215 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 53,906 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 63,458 miles

o/s rear parking brake BINDING almost to excess

Pass 27 Jun 2005 50,204 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 VBD is a 2002 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VBD, 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 VBD is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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