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FA52 WEV

2002 BMW X5

Beige Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,499 mi
Last recorded140,499 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 WEV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 140,499 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 136,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 128,689 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 128,689 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 115,511 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edge

front brake pads low

Pass 25 Mar 2013 106,359 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 93,839 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)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 93,839 miles

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

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 4 Apr 2011 86,474 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 83,782 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2010 83,545 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 72,397 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 60,965 miles

offside rear handbrake efficency slightly low

plastic under trays fitted

slight judder on both front brakes

Pass 31 Aug 2007 51,329 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 51,327 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 43,804 miles

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

handbrake near end of travel

o/s front tyre wearing on edge

warning light on dash

Fail 18 Aug 2006 43,578 miles

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

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

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

handbrake near end of travel

offside front tyre wearing on edge

warning light on dash

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 WEV is a 2002 BMW X5 in Beige with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WEV, 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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FA52 WEV is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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