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YB51 UVO

2002 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,472 mi
Last recorded100,472 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB51 UVO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 100,472 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted and engine covers

Pass 9 Mar 2016 96,762 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 98,579 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer 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 Exhaust system not adequately supported section (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

knock on suspension possible strut top mount

oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2015 99,503 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 99,502 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 98,440 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

both front seat belts slow to retract--check b onnet catch,difficult to close---

Fail 3 Jan 2014 98,426 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

both front seat belts slow to retract---check bonnet catch,difficult to close---

Pass 23 Oct 2012 93,860 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

cut in n/s/f tyre wall

Fail 23 Oct 2012 93,860 miles

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

cut in n/s/f tyre wall

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 87,420 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 79,521 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 79,521 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

all brake discs worn and corroded not to excess at present

Pass 8 Sep 2009 70,966 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 62,553 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 54,993 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 45,563 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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YB51 UVO is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YB51 UVO, 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 YB51 UVO registered?

YB51 UVO is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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