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A2 BOU

2002 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,901 mi
Last recorded97,901 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 BOU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2013 97,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel cap seal startin to perish

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/S/F tyre perished all over tyre

Fail 31 Oct 2013 97,876 miles

Nearside 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 lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel cap seal startin to perish

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/S/F tyre perished all over tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2012 91,428 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 91,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

NSR tyre wearing low on inner edge

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 88,429 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 85,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake warning light on

front brakes pads very low

near side front tyre worn on edges

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Oct 2010 85,436 miles

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

brake warning light on

front brakes pads very low

near side front tyre worn on edges

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2009 81,338 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 71,219 miles

N/S/R Position lamp slightly brighter than O/S/R

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 71,219 miles

N/S/R Position lamp slightly brighter than O/S/R

Pass 2 Nov 2007 60,788 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 60,618 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 48,614 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 48,611 miles

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

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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A2 BOU is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 A2 BOU, 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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A2 BOU is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 8 April 2002.

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