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FA52 UNJ

2002 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

162,661 mi
Last recorded162,661 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 UNJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 162,661 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 152,671 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 139,691 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 127,920 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 114,370 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Oct 2014 105,722 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2013 102,009 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front bumper slight damage

Pass 2 Jul 2012 96,825 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2012 96,825 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 86,001 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 5 May 2011 86,001 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 74,165 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 62,976 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 62,976 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 51,261 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 51,261 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 42,667 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 37,886 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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FA52 UNJ is a 2002 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FA52 UNJ, 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 FA52 UNJ registered?

FA52 UNJ is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 14 October 2002.

Is FA52 UNJ safe to buy?

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