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A16 POY

2002 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,396 mi
Last recorded127,396 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 POY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 127,396 miles

Exhaust hanging rubbers deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside front tyre perishing, sidewall damaged (runflat)

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

Fail 27 May 2021 127,387 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced No beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust hanging rubbers deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Sidewall damaged (runflat) worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Unable to access beam image due to bulb failure (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside front tyre perishing, sidewall damaged (runflat)

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

Pass 28 May 2020

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

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

Fail 18 May 2020

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 125,598 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2019 125,598 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 119,006 miles

Nearside front flexible brake hose grommet loose

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

Rear exhaust mounts split/repaired

Fail 12 Mar 2018

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint rear (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside front flexible brake hose grommet loose

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

Rear exhaust mounts split/repaired

Pass 8 Mar 2017 114,420 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 112,418 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 112,411 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 112,403 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 108,614 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust rubbers perished but supporting exhaust system .

Pass 10 Dec 2013 90,396 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 36,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 36,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 83,543 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers fitted unable to view vacum pipes and diesil pipes.

n/s/f wiper slightly deteriorated.

n/s/r lamp cluster damaged b ut doesn't effect any light output.

rear alloy wheels chorroded.

unable to view rear brake pipes due to covers

Pass 20 Dec 2011 83,543 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers fitted unable to view vacum pipes and diesil pipes.

n/s/f wiper slightly deteriorated.

n/s/r lamp cluster damaged b ut doesn't effect any light output.

rear alloy wheels chorroded.

unable to view rear brake pipes due to covers

Pass 15 Dec 2010 78,497 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 78,494 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 75,792 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 75,792 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

n/s rear lower tail lamp inop

wiper blades smearing

Pass 9 Dec 2008 67,754 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 60,431 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 44,016 miles

BOTH FRONT RACK GAITORS WET IN OIL

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE NEAR LIMIT

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE HAS A NAIL IN TREAD REPARIABLE

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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A16 POY is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A16 POY, 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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A16 POY is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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