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YB51 VRG

2002 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,703 mi
Last recorded149,703 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB51 VRG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 149,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 148,309 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 147,309 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 143,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 138,170 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 127,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 115,319 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 105,335 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 97,619 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 97,619 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

all pads low

Pass 1 Jun 2011 89,380 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 1 Jun 2011 89,380 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Jun 2010 77,232 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 77,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 74,138 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 74,138 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 69,178 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 64,904 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 58,343 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 52,778 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 VRG is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YB51 VRG, 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 YB51 VRG registered?

YB51 VRG is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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