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BN52 YBJ

2002 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

127,144 mi
Last recorded127,144 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 YBJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 127,144 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 121,018 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 18 Dec 2015 120,957 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 11 Dec 2015 120,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 21 Nov 2014 114,902 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 114,902 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 111,439 miles

ALL TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHED IN THE TREAD AREA

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O.S.FRONT SIDEWALL DAMAGE

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 111,440 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ALL TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHED IN THE TREAD AREA

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O.S.FRONT SIDEWALL DAMAGE

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 105,963 miles

SRS warning/fault lamp on.

Fail 15 Nov 2012 105,855 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

SRS warning/fault lamp on.

Pass 18 Nov 2011 101,629 miles

Mionor damage to the offside front tyre sidewall is noted.

Fail 18 Nov 2011 101,629 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Mionor damage to the offside front tyre sidewall is noted.

Pass 15 Nov 2010 97,087 miles

Deep cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 97,087 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Deep cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 90,817 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 78,676 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 64,009 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 59,606 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 59,606 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 47,500 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 47,368 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 47,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 YBJ is a 2002 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BN52 YBJ, 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 YBJ registered?

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

Is BN52 YBJ safe to buy?

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