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BG52 OFN

2002 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,300 mi
Last recorded174,300 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 OFN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 174,300 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers on sills inner and outers sills can not be viwed

under tray fitted to the car

Pass 13 Apr 2022 170,525 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 170,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2021

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 158,729 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively wheel binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking outside side wall 3mm inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking outside side wall 3mm inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2020 158,725 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom back arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working brake light inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake pipe flexi insecure missing clip (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking outside side wall 3mm inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking outside side wall 3mm inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 152,794 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 152,792 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 148,354 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2018 148,354 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2017 143,944 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 141,043 miles

under trays covering under side

Fail 6 May 2016 141,038 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (3.6.B.4e)

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

under trays covering under side

Pass 15 Apr 2015 124,844 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 10 Apr 2015 124,839 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 109,237 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 97,937 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 97,937 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 97,937 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 91,316 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 85,833 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 78,873 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 72,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

suspect fuel leak under bonnet

Fail 24 Oct 2009 71,955 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

suspect fuel leak under bonnet

Pass 22 Oct 2008 66,596 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 66,580 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 60,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

diesel on underside, not dripping

Fail 27 Oct 2007 60,831 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

diesel on underside, not dripping

Pass 25 Oct 2006 54,946 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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BG52 OFN is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BG52 OFN, 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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BG52 OFN is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 3 December 2002.

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