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EA52 GYC

2002 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,763 mi
Last recorded107,763 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 GYC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 107,763 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 106,629 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 104,552 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear number plate bulb poor illumination

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 May 2016 101,989 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 99,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2014 93,518 miles

engine oil leaks evident

engine undertray fitted

nearside front lower front suspension arm inner bush split and slight movement evident

nearside number plate lamp slightly dim

nearside rear indicator bulb starting to emit white light

rear subframe mounting bushes have been replaced but not fully preseed in and located correctly

slight coolant leak evident

Fail 20 May 2014 93,510 miles

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

both rear wheel valve stems perished

engine oil leaks evident

engine undertray fitted

nail in tread of nearside rear tyre

nearside front lower front suspension arm inner bush split and slight movement evident

nearside front tyre on 3mm and worn on edges

nearside number plate lamp slightly dim

nearside rear indicator bulb starting to emit white light

offside front tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge

rear subframe mounting bushes have been replaced but not fully preseed in and located correctly

slight coolant leak evident

Pass 22 Apr 2013

osf brake hose slightly twisted

rear subframe bushes worn

Pass 23 Apr 2012

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)

only partial miles showing

Fail 27 Apr 2011 76,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 76,966 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 69,812 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management lamp illuminated on dash board.

oil leak on engine.

plastic covers fitted to underside, not allowing full inspection.

Fail 12 May 2010 69,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management lamp illuminated on dash board.

oil leak on engine.

plastic covers fitted to underside, not allowing full inspection.

Pass 18 Feb 2009 61,016 miles

wear to n/s/r o/s/r o/s/f tyres

signs of grease around n/s/f outer cv gaitor

Fail 17 Feb 2009 60,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

signs of grease around n/s/f outer cv gaitor

wear to n/s/r o/s/r o/s/f tyres

Pass 19 Feb 2008 56,662 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 56,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

no tread on inner part of o/s/r tyre,only just passed test

tread low on outer edge of n/s/f

Pass 23 Aug 2006 47,682 miles

nearside rear tyre tread worn low on inner edge

slight play in offside bottom balljoint

Pass 15 Dec 2005 38,081 miles

Near side front and rear tyres wearing low on edges.

Securing clip for grommet on offside brake hos is missing.

Fail 12 Dec 2005 38,073 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE VERY LOW ON OUTER EDGE OF TREAD

near side rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

off side front brake hose rubber guide missing (this may of caused the damage to the hose)

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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EA52 GYC is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EA52 GYC, 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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EA52 GYC is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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