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AV52 TZA

2002 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

145,719 mi
Last recorded145,719 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 TZA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 145,719 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2016 145,719 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2015 143,039 miles

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

Oil leak

childseat fitted nearside rear

Fail 10 Apr 2015 143,039 miles

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

childseat fitted nearside rear

Fail 20 Mar 2015 142,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear discs corroded

Major oil leaks (gearbox and engine)

Nearside rear side light n/w

Nearside rear tyre has cut in side wall

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

Offside front tyre worn on outter edge

Offside rear tyre heavley worn on inner edge and perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2014 132,153 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 132,153 miles

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 121,208 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 113,433 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 106,856 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 106,853 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 104,864 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 104,853 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

one osr sidelight not working engine management light on metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 7 Aug 2008 101,767 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 91,553 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 91,267 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 80,438 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 80,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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AV52 TZA is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AV52 TZA, 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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AV52 TZA is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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