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DA52 DHU

2002 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

189,675 mi
Last recorded189,675 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 DHU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 189,675 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Nov 2021 189,604 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to dangerous condition of front tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values Limit 2.00 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 182,836 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 174,780 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall has slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 6 Jul 2018 170,282 miles

Advise both front tyre walls damaged.

Advise play in n,s front suspension arm.

Pass 27 Apr 2017 163,624 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 143,283 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 138,816 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 132,328 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 124,183 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 116,512 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 116,512 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 108,569 miles

Offside front tyre has slight cut.

Underbody covers fitted.

Fail 14 Apr 2011 108,537 miles

Offside 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 slight cut.

Underbody covers fitted.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 101,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/rear fog lamp came on when tapped

Pass 17 Apr 2009 93,874 miles

Nearside front C.V gaiter has a pinhole.

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

Service brake pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 91,172 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 86,744 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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DA52 DHU 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 83.3%.

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 DA52 DHU, 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 DA52 DHU registered?

DA52 DHU is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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