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BN52 LXZ

2002 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

172,897 mi
Last recorded172,897 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 LXZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 172,897 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 167,623 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 166,270 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 166,266 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 165,024 miles

Central Front headlight slight misting

Nearside Front headlight slight misting

Pass 8 Oct 2019 164,050 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 161,176 miles

slight blow on exhaust middle section

Pass 12 Oct 2017 158,709 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 155,680 miles

slight leak o/s cv boot

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 155,663 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

slight leak o/s cv boot

Pass 2 Oct 2015 152,316 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 24 Sep 2014 148,507 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 148,505 miles

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 144,733 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 144,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 129,889 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 129,888 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wall has damaged (no cords exposed)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 116,468 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 116,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 114,284 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 111,994 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 105,079 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 105,078 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 97,608 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 82,009 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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BN52 LXZ is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BN52 LXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN52 LXZ registered?

BN52 LXZ is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 19 September 2002.

Is BN52 LXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 LXZ shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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