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EJ52 UVB

2002 BMW X5

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

147,420 mi
Last recorded147,420 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 UVB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2017 147,420 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

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

battery light came on and alternator started smoking

Pass 7 Dec 2016 143,660 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 143,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 139,978 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

parking brake performance could be improved

Pass 7 Jan 2015 134,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake pipes corroded

nearside front and rear tyres have sidewall damage

oil leak on engine

Fail 7 Jan 2015 134,715 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front and rear tyres have sidewall damage

oil leak on engine

slight corrosion on front metal brake pipes

Pass 28 Feb 2014 129,968 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 124,132 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

SRS light displayed.

Pass 6 Jan 2012 114,059 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 99,429 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

offside rear tyre tread worn to legal minimum.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 81,710 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 76,198 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 76,198 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 63,608 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 63,608 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 51,358 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 51,358 miles

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

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

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 UVB is a 2002 BMW X5 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EJ52 UVB, 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 UVB is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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