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CV52 FLJ

2002 BMW X5

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 FLJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024
Pass 13 Nov 2023
Pass 29 Nov 2022
Pass 19 Nov 2021

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020

unable to read mileage due to screen failure

Fail 10 Dec 2020

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

unable to read mileage due to screen failure

Pass 20 Nov 2019

mileage unreadable

Fail 18 Nov 2019

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flex to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

mileage unreadable

Pass 12 Nov 2018
Pass 24 Nov 2017 109,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 108,610 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 108,593 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 108,129 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 108,080 miles

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

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

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

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2014 107,485 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 103,173 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2012 95,873 miles

Engine management light on

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

Fail 24 Nov 2012 95,873 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 87,635 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 79,575 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 71,086 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 71,086 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 62,661 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 54,124 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2006 44,474 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 44,474 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 33,409 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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CV52 FLJ is a 2002 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CV52 FLJ, 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 CV52 FLJ registered?

CV52 FLJ is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 7 December 2002.

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