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EX52 UVW

2002 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

183,063 mi
Last recorded183,063 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 UVW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 183,063 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 179,310 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff/sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal has very little reserve travel no signs of leak

Pass 11 Sep 2018 171,962 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated x2 (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 166,049 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 166,038 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 163,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 159,057 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 155,249 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 155,249 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Water leak

Pass 5 Feb 2014 153,161 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 150,538 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 148,092 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 145,402 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 132,287 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 120,104 miles

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 111,069 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 101,332 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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EX52 UVW is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UVW, 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 UVW registered?

EX52 UVW is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 3 December 2002.

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