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EJ52 MLY

2002 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

221,142 mi
Last recorded221,142 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 MLY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 221,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 208,220 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 196,861 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 184,162 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 176,250 miles

All four brake discs are pitted

Both front tyres are low on tread

Pass 24 Dec 2015 168,866 miles

Nearside Front headlight pattern poor

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

Offside Front headlight pattern poor

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

handbrake performance only just met

Fail 24 Dec 2015 168,865 miles

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

Nearside Front headlight pattern poor

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

Offside Front headlight pattern poor

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2015 168,864 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' things hanging from mirror (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 161,284 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 161,284 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 154,213 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012
Pass 7 Dec 2011 133,001 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 132,994 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 120,136 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009
Pass 22 Dec 2008 92,452 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 92,452 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 77,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Oct 2007

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge not full depth tread from new

n/s/r brake light not as bright as o/s/r brake light

n/s/r lower tail light not working

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge not full depth tread from new

o/s/f tyre bald on both edges not full depth tread from new

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge not full depth tread from new

Pass 2 Feb 2006 61,782 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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EJ52 MLY is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EJ52 MLY, 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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EJ52 MLY is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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