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CU52 ZYZ

2002 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

226,219 mi
Last recorded226,219 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 ZYZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 226,219 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r metal (3.6.B.2c)

eml light on

park brake efficiency just met requirement

Fail 30 Nov 2016 225,915 miles

Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) o/s/f brake flexi badly kinks on right lock (2.2.D.2b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r metal (3.6.B.2c)

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s/f outer cv boot split/leaking (2.4.G.4e)

Side repeater incorrect colour o/s/f shows white (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s/r bottom hub (front bush ) (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r tyre below in center (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r metal (3.6.B.2c)

eml light on

park brake efficiency just met requirement

Pass 25 Nov 2015 218,793 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 218,779 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 213,766 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 213,752 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front 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 Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 210,638 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 210,638 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 193,969 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 193,969 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 174,001 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

knock coming from front of vehicle unable to find anything at time of test.

Fail 28 Apr 2011 174,000 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

knock coming from front of vehicle unable to find anything at time of test.

Pass 29 Apr 2010 153,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 153,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 132,900 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 132,873 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2008 66,443 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 95,178 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 95,175 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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CU52 ZYZ is a 2002 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 CU52 ZYZ, 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 CU52 ZYZ registered?

CU52 ZYZ is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 8 October 2002.

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