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EY52 PLN

2002 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

173,145 mi
Last recorded173,145 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 PLN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 173,145 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020
Fail 23 Mar 2020

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2019 160,640 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 160,633 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 152,656 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 152,657 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 152,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured inner rim (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

cut in tread on nearside rear tyre

nearside mirror unit damaged

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inside

offside rear tyre wearing on inside

rear registration plate light unit loose

undertrays fitted underneath vehicle restricting inspection of components

Pass 24 Oct 2016 142,279 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt clasp full of sand (5.2.2a)

Offside Front seat belt slow on recoil

plastic sill/engine and underneath shield fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2016 142,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt clasp full of sand (5.2.2a)

Offside Front seat belt slow on recoil

plastic sill/engine and underneath shield fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2015 126,897 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 13 Oct 2014 113,725 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 113,705 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 109,071 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 109,071 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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 19 Nov 2012 100,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (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)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 100,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (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)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 90,955 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 83,523 miles

O/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

n/s/f wingmirror cannot be secured in folded out position

Fail 9 Nov 2010 83,523 miles

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

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

O/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

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

n/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

n/s/f wingmirror cannot be secured in folded out position

Pass 1 Dec 2009 77,269 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 77,269 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 68,445 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 63,699 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 55,849 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 46,712 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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EY52 PLN is a 2002 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PLN, 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 PLN is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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