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AJ52 NLN

2002 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

171,678 mi
Last recorded171,678 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 NLN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 171,678 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 171,575 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour all 4 indicator bulb (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 165,113 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 165,113 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front 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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 163,105 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 163,105 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

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

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

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)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort hand brake (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 157,926 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel x2 rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2017 157,926 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides front arms chalked (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm chalked (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel x2 rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2016 152,597 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

rear hand brake low effort

Fail 29 Jan 2016 152,597 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect x2 (1.8.A.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

rear hand brake low effort

Pass 22 Jan 2015 147,929 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 147,929 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 143,173 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 138,190 miles

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)

both wiper blades split

Fail 18 Dec 2012 138,190 miles

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

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)

both wiper blades split

Pass 20 Dec 2011 131,027 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 127,148 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 127,148 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 119,852 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 109,767 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 99,354 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 99,082 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 88,124 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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AJ52 NLN is a 2002 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel 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 AJ52 NLN, 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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AJ52 NLN is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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