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DK52 SXJ

2002 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

192,203 mi
Last recorded192,203 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 SXJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 192,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 192,203 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Tie rod. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2018 136,831 miles

Both rear lower suspension bushes deteriorated.

Headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Pass 2 Jun 2017

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all four (2.4.G.2)

parking brake performance close to limit

Fail 26 May 2017

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all four (2.4.G.2)

parking brake performance close to limit

Pass 12 May 2016

N/S/R Tyre is worn on inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil level is low

Fail 7 May 2016

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/R Tyre is worn on inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil level is low

Pass 11 Apr 2015 163,096 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 156,217 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 145,442 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 136,762 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 122,495 miles

both front tyres low on inside edge

Pass 24 Apr 2010 103,763 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 97,321 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 87,681 miles

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

Handbrake performance on minimum pass standard

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 76,596 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 61,079 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 60,980 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front and rear tyres worn to 3mm.

front brake disc and pads getting low.

n/s door mirror cover broken.

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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DK52 SXJ 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 77.8%.

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 DK52 SXJ, 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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DK52 SXJ is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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