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FA52 WNY

2002 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 WNY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018

EML light on

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

Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view

oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2017 143,424 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 28 Jan 2016 142,515 miles

undertrays engine covers obscuring view

Fail 28 Jan 2016 142,515 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

undertrays engine covers obscuring view

Pass 2 Dec 2014 138,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 127,450 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 114,083 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

drivers rear seat has child seat fitted front wipers slightly worn o/s rear upper suspension components has slight play detected in ball joint under-trays & covers fitted

n/s/f cv gaitor slight wear. o/s rear lower suspesion arm bush slight play. o/s front anti-roll bar linkage dust cover has wear & n/s front & rear linkages have play detected. o/s & n/s rear tyres close to legal limits & n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2012 114,083 miles

drivers rear seat has child seat fitted front wipers slightly worn o/s rear upper suspension components has slight play detected in ball joint under-trays & covers fitted

n/s/f cv gaitor slight wear. o/s rear lower suspesion arm bush slight play. o/s front anti-roll bar linkage dust cover has wear & n/s front & rear linkages have play detected. o/s & n/s rear tyres close to legal limits & n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2011 98,545 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2011 98,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 86,048 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

under body covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2009 75,625 miles

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

lpg fitted

spare wheel missing

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2009 75,625 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

lpg fitted

spare wheel missing

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2008 63,580 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 48,532 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 42,397 miles

slight play in near side front anti roll bar link

strong advise both front outer cv boots badly perished

Pass 6 Oct 2005 33,558 miles

n/s and o/s rear seatbelts were not fully tested as they are SECURING baby seats.

Fail 5 Oct 2005 33,556 miles

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

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

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 WNY is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FA52 WNY, 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 WNY is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 7 October 2002.

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