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BX52 XJU

2002 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,028 mi
Last recorded150,028 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 XJU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 150,028 miles

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2019 142,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2019 142,831 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 137,012 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded close to limit by front hose joint

Offside Front brake pipe corroded close to limit by front hose joint

driver door handle faulty but can still open from outside

Fail 24 Nov 2017 136,903 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded close to limit by front hose joint

Offside Front brake pipe corroded close to limit by front hose joint

driver door handle faulty but can still open from outside

Pass 7 Sep 2016 127,799 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 127,799 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 120,232 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 120,222 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 109,202 miles

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

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 5 Apr 2013 100,234 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 84,240 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 76,860 miles

advise both rear tyres bald inside edges

Fail 18 Mar 2011 76,860 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advise both rear tyres bald inside edges

Pass 9 Mar 2010 55,898 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

front brake pads low

Fail 3 Mar 2010 55,505 miles

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

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

front brake pads low

Pass 2 Mar 2009 42,453 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 37,195 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 35,755 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 21,727 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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BX52 XJU is a 2002 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BX52 XJU, 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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BX52 XJU is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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