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EY52 BGF

2002 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,493 mi
Last recorded107,493 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 BGF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 107,493 miles

severe engine oil leak

tyre pressure monitor reporting "inactive" on dash

Fail 16 Nov 2018 107,493 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

severe engine oil leak

tyre pressure monitor reporting "inactive" on dash

Pass 17 Nov 2017 101,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on edges but worn on outter edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on edges but worn on outter edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Nov 2017 101,319 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on edges but worn on outter edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on edges but worn on outter edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Dec 2016

Oil leak ()

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 29 Nov 2016

Nearside 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)

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)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Nov 2015 90,678 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 90,677 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 84,270 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 77,564 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012

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)

Fail 23 Nov 2012

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 65,873 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 59,045 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 59,045 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 57,803 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 57,803 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 44,600 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 38,792 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 31,846 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 31,799 miles

sump subframe and both under side of vehicle has plastic covers †offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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EY52 BGF is a 2002 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EY52 BGF, 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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EY52 BGF is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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