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YY51 DZJ

2002 BMW X5

Silver Lpg 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

186,759 mi
Last recorded186,759 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY51 DZJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2023 186,759 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated Front coupling. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged Connection box insecure. (1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged Connection box insecure. (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fuel system component defective in the case of LPG/CNG/ LNG or hydrogen systems (6.1.3 (f)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Alternator drive belt tensioner faulty, Drive belt excessively loose.

Fail 3 Jan 2023 186,728 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Fuel system component defective in the case of LPG/CNG/ LNG or hydrogen systems (6.1.3 (f)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 186,684 miles

Emissions not tested major gas leak under bonnet (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Fuel system component defective in the case of LPG/CNG/ LNG or hydrogen systems (6.1.3 (f)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 172,764 miles

Front os & ns headlight lenses slightly deteriated

Front os & ns tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front door mirror damaged

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 162,092 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 151,442 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2017 150,205 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation causes a seat belt component fitted to a seat to significantly intrude into a gangway and likely to injure a passenger (5.3.1v)

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position and now can not reopen boot (6.4.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 136,574 miles

2X small chips in screen both under 10mm

Engine oil leak

Exhaust minor leak of exhaust gasses centre section

N/S and O/S front brake backplates deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded front to rear section infront of rear axle

Nearside Rear Lower Arm front bush perishing but no excess movement

Offside Front Lower Arm front bush perishing but no excess movement

Offside Front Tyre worn down on inside edge

Offside Rear Brake backplate deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn down in inside edge

Fail 5 Jul 2016 136,518 miles

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

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

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

2X small chips in screen both under 10mm

EML light on

Engine oil leak

Exhaust minor leak of exhaust gasses centre section

N/S and O/S front brake backplates deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded front to rear section infront of rear axle

Nearside Rear Lower Arm front bush perishing but no excess movement

Offside Front Lower Arm front bush perishing but no excess movement

Offside Front Tyre worn down on inside edge

Offside Rear Brake backplate deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn down in inside edge

Pass 13 Apr 2015 122,565 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 122,563 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 122,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 168,344 miles

fuel cap seal perished

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge and close to legal limit

Fail 2 Apr 2014 168,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

fuel cap seal perished

offside rear exhaust mount broken off exhaust

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge and close to legal limit

Pass 20 Feb 2013 160,865 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all four tyres worn close to legal limit

imbalance on rear brake close to limit

n/s front brake pads getting low.....judder on o/s/f brake close to acceptable limit...causing imbalance to be close to limit 24%

Pass 24 Mar 2012 150,355 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 143,133 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 143,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level low.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 125,091 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 116,567 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 104,083 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 131,102 miles

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

handbrake 16%

play in n/s bottom ball joint

Pass 6 Apr 2006 121,321 miles

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

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

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

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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YY51 DZJ is a 2002 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YY51 DZJ, 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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YY51 DZJ is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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