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YH02 JFA

2002 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,770 mi
Last recorded136,770 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH02 JFA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 136,770 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

headlamp lenses faded

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2023 136,770 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

headlamp lenses faded

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2023 136,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

headlamp lenses faded

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2022 133,785 miles

Child seat offside rear preventing the full inspection of the adult seat belt.

Rear suspension nearside and offside upper link bushes worn but not considered excessive at this time.

Fail 27 May 2022 133,362 miles

Headlamp aim not tested No headlight output pattern. (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Child seat offside rear preventing the full inspection of the adult seat belt.

Rear suspension nearside and offside upper link bushes worn but not considered excessive at this time.

Fail 24 Jan 2022 130,103 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn mounting bushes worn x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed cannot be opened from outside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 119,596 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective o/s dip beam different colour to n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 119,220 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake insecure brake caliper retaining clip missing (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective o/s dip beam is a different colour to n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

brake pedal spongy

Pass 6 Jun 2019 114,973 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2019 114,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 114,918 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 104,884 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 104,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 95,682 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 95,682 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 91,531 miles

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

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 3 Feb 2014 83,780 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 78,546 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 78,546 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 72,763 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 72,763 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 66,981 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 66,981 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 62,217 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 55,717 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 51,460 miles

air bag warning light on dash

Pass 16 Mar 2007 46,591 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 42,138 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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YH02 JFA is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YH02 JFA, 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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YH02 JFA is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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