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BG52 OHC

2002 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

143,484 mi
Last recorded143,484 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 OHC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 143,484 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

under tray fitted.

Pass 1 Mar 2021

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

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

SLIGHT CORROSION UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE.

UNDER TRAY FITTED.

Pass 14 Mar 2020 109,234 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 109,234 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear anti rattle clip missing

Pass 27 Mar 2017 100,692 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 100,593 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 94,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint border line pass (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear diff bushs worn

Pass 14 Apr 2015

Coolant leak

Fail 11 Apr 2015

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)

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

Coolant leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014
Pass 28 Mar 2013 83,547 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012

REAR AXLE CARRIER BUSHES HAVE SLIGHT MOVEMENT

Fail 24 Mar 2012

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

REAR AXLE CARRIER BUSHES HAVE SLIGHT MOVEMENT

Pass 7 Feb 2011 72,666 miles

front brake reaction bushes weak

offside mirror broken

Fail 7 Feb 2011 72,666 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake reaction bushes weak

offside mirror broken

Pass 5 Feb 2010 60,254 miles

brake fluid low

front tyres nearly on wear bars

horn weak

nearside rear tyre 2-3mm and worn on inner edge

slight play offside front anti roll bar link

stone chip windscreen

Fail 5 Feb 2010 60,254 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

brake fluid low

front tyres nearly on wear bars

handbrake weak

horn weak

nearside rear tyre 2-3mm and worn on inner edge

slight play offside front anti roll bar link

stone chip windscreen

Pass 6 Feb 2009 41,128 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 23,393 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2007 21,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 14,915 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 OHC is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OHC, 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 BG52 OHC registered?

BG52 OHC is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 5 December 2002.

Is BG52 OHC safe to buy?

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