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YM51 NYB

2002 BMW X5

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

262,627 mi
Last recorded262,627 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM51 NYB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 262,627 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Can see through broken whkle in undertray (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Both front side windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 262,627 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Can see through broken whkle in undertray (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Both front side windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 254,212 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 254,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 246,532 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear and across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 224,990 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 224,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 210,455 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 198,778 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

both front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2013 165,754 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 117,443 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Oct 2012 117,443 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 93,697 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 93,697 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2010 84,348 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 76,404 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 66,978 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 May 2007 60,114 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 51,587 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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YM51 NYB is a 2002 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YM51 NYB, 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 YM51 NYB registered?

YM51 NYB is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 2 February 2002.

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