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DS51 ZUC

2002 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

179,245 mi
Last recorded179,245 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 ZUC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2016 179,245 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

both nearside tyres perished

slight play at steering arms

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2015 171,838 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Nov 2015 171,821 miles

Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front and rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2014 161,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 161,822 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 158,018 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 156,365 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 156,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 147,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 147,050 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010
Fail 9 Aug 2010

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 132,765 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 121,369 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 119,213 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 109,537 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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DS51 ZUC is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 DS51 ZUC, 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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DS51 ZUC is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 22 February 2002.

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