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CW52 TWX

2002 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

124,316 mi
Last recorded124,316 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW52 TWX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 124,316 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 124,313 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019
Pass 12 Mar 2018 120,753 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 120,130 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 120,130 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 116,728 miles

corrosion to n/s/f metal brake pipe

corrosion to o/s/f metal brake pipe

Pass 23 Jan 2015 114,284 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

extensive engine, sill and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

slight corrosion at brake disc edge faces

slight splitting at fuel cap seal

Fail 22 Jan 2015 114,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all tyre pressures low

extensive engine, sill and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

nearside front tyre edges worn close to limit and sidewall/tread cracking

offside front tyre edges wearing and sidewall/tread cracking/splitting

recom replacement tyres re above advisories

slight corrosion at brake disc edge faces

slight splitting at fuel cap seal

slight tight action at offside front brake

suspect front brake pad wear

Pass 19 Dec 2013 111,976 miles

edge wear and cracking at both front tyres

extensive engine, sill and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

inner edges worn and heavy cracking at both rear tyres

offside and nearside front brake pipes corroding ( unable to fully check due to routing behind covers etc )

rear parking brake efficiency just pass

slight play at offside and nearside rear suspension upper rear arm ball joints

Pass 27 Dec 2012 109,440 miles

air bag lamp on

bonnet secondary catch tight/stiff operation

edges wearing at nearside front tyre

engine, sill and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

inner edge wear and sidewalls/treads cracking at both rear tyre

offside and nearside rear upper suspension arm/ball joints have slight play ( recom replacement )

recom rear wheel allignment check

slight corrosion at both front brake pipes

slight smear at nearside wiper blade

slight tight action at offside front brake

towbar/trailer lamp socket/wiring fault

tyre pressures low

Pass 13 Dec 2011 106,875 miles

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

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

air bag lamp on

extensive engine, sill and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

poor pattern at n/s headlamp aim

screen washers weak

slight inner edge wear at o/s rear tyre and both rear tyre treads slight cracking

slight splitting at fuel cap seal

Fail 10 Dec 2011 106,875 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

air bag lamp on

extensive engine, sill and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

front brake pads wearing thin ( recom replacement )

poor pattern at n/s headlamp aim

recom replacement o/s rear flexi brake hose metal parts corroded ( unable to fully test reduced access ))

screen washers weak

slight inner edge wear at o/s rear tyre and both rear tyre treads slight cracking

slight splitting at fuel cap seal

Pass 30 Nov 2010 104,181 miles

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

bonnet secondary catch tight action

engine oil level @ mininmum

engine,sill and floor covers fitted not allowing full inspection

front brake disc condition poor

poor patterns at both headlamp aims

screen washers low on screen

slight tread cracking at both rear tyres and inner edge wearing

weak return n/s front seat belt

Pass 6 Nov 2009 99,107 miles

engine, sill and floor covers fitted not allowing full inspection

front brake pad wear @ 5mm

fuel cap seal splitting

slight corrosion/wear at front discs

weak return at both front seat belts

Fail 6 Nov 2009 99,107 miles

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

all brake discs in poor condition ( recom' replacement )

engine, sill and floor covers fitted not allowing full inspection

front brake pad wear @ 5mm

fuel cap seal splitting

oscilation at n/s handbrake readings

weak return at both front seat belts

Pass 20 Nov 2008 93,646 miles

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

front brake pad wear @ 5mm ?

n/s rear brake disc outer face poor

Fail 19 Nov 2008 93,646 miles

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

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

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

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)

engine oil level low ) topped up )

front brake pad wear @ 5mm ?

lower effort o/s rear hand brake efficiency

n/s front tyre outer sidewall in poor condition

n/s rear brake disc outer face poor

Pass 8 Nov 2007 89,393 miles

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

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)

oil level low [ topped up ]

Fail 8 Nov 2007 89,393 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

oil level low [ topped up ]

Pass 17 Nov 2006 83,675 miles

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

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

dark tint at side windows

inner edge wear at rear tyres

n/s front and rear tyre wear @2.5mm

o/s front and rear tyre wear @3mm

parking brake efficiency just pass

Fail 17 Nov 2006 83,675 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

dark tint at side windows

inner edge wear at rear tyres

n/s front and rear tyre wear @2.5mm

o/s front and rear tyre wear @3mm

parking brake efficiency just pass

Pass 26 Oct 2005 76,373 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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CW52 TWX is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CW52 TWX, 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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CW52 TWX is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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