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BB52 MAL

2002 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,247 mi
Last recorded134,247 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB52 MAL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 134,247 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

front brake discs slightly worn

suspension warning light on

Fail 4 Aug 2015 134,247 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

front brake discs slightly worn

suspension warning light on

Pass 9 Aug 2014 129,454 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 124,923 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 124,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 119,263 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 116,073 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 110,665 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 106,306 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 101,150 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 88,535 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 72,870 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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BB52 MAL is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BB52 MAL, 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 BB52 MAL registered?

BB52 MAL is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 11 September 2002.

Is BB52 MAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BB52 MAL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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