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AU52 SVA

2002 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

143,588 mi
Last recorded143,588 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 SVA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 143,588 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 141,046 miles

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))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 136,279 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 124,074 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 119,425 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 113,976 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 103,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 87,960 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 73,574 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

rear axel bushes have slight movement

rear brake pipes from flex hoses corroded, partly coverd by a protective cover so can't full inspect

Pass 31 Oct 2012 66,037 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 58,241 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 58,241 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 51,991 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 46,728 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 40,612 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 34,269 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 34,269 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 26,351 miles

parking brake effort could b e improved

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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AU52 SVA is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU52 SVA, 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 AU52 SVA registered?

AU52 SVA is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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