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AY52 NSF

2002 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,256 mi
Last recorded150,256 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 NSF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 150,256 miles

n/s/f brake hose inscure

oil leak

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 26 Mar 2019 150,254 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f brake hose inscure

oil leak

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2018 144,331 miles

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

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

bonnet very hard to open

Fail 16 Apr 2018 144,329 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

bonnet very hard to open

Pass 18 Apr 2017 134,164 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 134,164 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x1 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 125,422 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 122,434 miles

near side rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 30 Apr 2015 122,430 miles

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

near side rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2015 122,253 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 117,990 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 114,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear brake pads wearing down

Pass 8 Feb 2012 104,396 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

full underbody inspection could not be carried out due to manufacturers underbody shields

Pass 4 Feb 2011 92,307 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre is bald on the inner edge

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 92,307 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre is bald on the inner edge

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 78,415 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

parking brake only just met required efficiency.

Pass 8 Aug 2009 75,205 miles

parking brake low effort

Fail 8 Aug 2009 75,205 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen is of a temporary type (8.3.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

parking brake low effort

Pass 2 Jun 2008 69,076 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 66,852 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 61,237 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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AY52 NSF 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 71.4%.

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 AY52 NSF, 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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AY52 NSF is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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