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YL02 GWA

2002 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

207,428 mi
Last recorded207,428 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL02 GWA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 207,428 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2020 171,583 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 171,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 149,630 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 149,630 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 140,937 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 130,147 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 129,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm, outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all visable front brake pipes, wheel arch areas (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm, close to excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 122,385 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2015 117,285 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Mar 2015 117,251 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 110,786 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 103,991 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 97,629 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 92,325 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 86,673 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 79,759 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 73,592 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 47,663 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 53,370 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 53,314 miles

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

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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YL02 GWA is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YL02 GWA, 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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YL02 GWA is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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