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AO52 USG

2002 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,411 mi
Last recorded158,411 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 USG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 158,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 154,516 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017

all four tyres worn unevenly

both front tyres worn on outer edges

hand brake only just met requirements

Pass 8 Apr 2016 134,531 miles

both rear discs corroded

emits slight smoke on revs

interior bonnet cable broken

Fail 1 Apr 2016 134,447 miles

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

both rear discs corroded

emits slight smoke on revs

interior bonnet cable broken

Pass 11 Apr 2015 125,311 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 17,107 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES BALD ON INNER EDGES & ALMOST THROUGH TO THE CORDS !...

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

OFF SIDE FRONT SUSPENSION, LEVEL SENSOR BKOKE

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

RECOMMEND FOUR WHEEL, WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 17,107 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES BALD ON INNER EDGES & ALMOST THROUGH TO THE CORDS !...

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

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

OFF SIDE FRONT SUSPENSION, LEVEL SENSOR BKOKE

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

RECOMMEND FOUR WHEEL, WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 103,464 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 103,464 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 98,379 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 90,225 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)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 78,658 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 75,021 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 74,975 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 68,245 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 68,245 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 64,313 miles

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

pad waring light on but pads all ok

Fail 25 Jan 2008 64,313 miles

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

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

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

pad waring light on but pads all ok

Pass 31 Jan 2007 53,473 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 53,473 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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AO52 USG is a 2002 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AO52 USG, 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 AO52 USG registered?

AO52 USG is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 11 December 2002.

Is AO52 USG safe to buy?

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