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EX52 LHZ

2002 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

194,605 mi
Last recorded194,605 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 LHZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 194,605 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 193,766 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 190,922 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 184,006 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 178,897 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019
Fail 27 Aug 2019

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2017 164,853 miles

Both rear inner constant volicity joints are no longer hold the ingress of dert

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 150,506 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/outer walls cracking (4.1.E.1)

drivers view item hung from int mirror

plastic covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2014 140,237 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 140,129 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 135,381 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 135,372 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 122,944 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 122,943 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 112,349 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 94,920 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 77,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

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

Fail 2 Feb 2009 77,415 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 53,297 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 11 Dec 2006 33,861 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 33,861 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EX52 LHZ is a 2002 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EX52 LHZ, 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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What year was EX52 LHZ registered?

EX52 LHZ is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 1 October 2002.

Is EX52 LHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 LHZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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