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FA52 WUV

2002 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,761 mi
Last recorded134,761 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 WUV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 134,761 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 130,922 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded unable to inspect brake pipes properly items need to be removed for further inspection (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 129,924 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded unable to inspect brake pipes properly items need to be removed for further inspection (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 127,834 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 127,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 124,747 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 118,769 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 118,768 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 108,763 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 102,729 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 102,722 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 96,283 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 96,283 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 80,770 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 80,768 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 64,370 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 63,606 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 52,459 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 41,076 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 WUV is a 2002 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WUV, 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 WUV registered?

FA52 WUV is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 24 December 2002.

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