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BW52 RHV

2002 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,497 mi
Last recorded163,497 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW52 RHV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 163,497 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 60,935 miles

Advise oil leak.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight exhaust blow

Fail 14 Dec 2018

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Upper Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp very bright not same as lower (4.2.3 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight oil leaks

Pass 2 Dec 2017 143,372 miles

all suspension bushes worn

brake pipes corroded

oil leak

rear subframe bushes worn

Pass 11 Nov 2016 138,809 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 129,074 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 124,088 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 117,347 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 105,102 miles

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

Rear position lamps seem very bright

Fail 23 Apr 2012 105,095 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

Rear position lamps seem very bright

Pass 24 Dec 2010 95,275 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 95,275 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 91,327 miles

near side front and near side and off side rear tyres has cracks on the inner side walls cracked

Fail 11 Nov 2008 91,327 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 64,865 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 59,016 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 43,873 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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BW52 RHV is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BW52 RHV, 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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BW52 RHV is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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