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FB52 DFC

2002 BMW X5

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

162,094 mi
Last recorded162,094 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB52 DFC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 162,094 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 158,065 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 154,672 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear subframe corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2019 151,101 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tread worn down on inner edge both front tyres

Pass 23 Apr 2018 146,551 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside ()

Fail 23 Apr 2018 146,549 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside ()

Pass 14 Apr 2017 138,432 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 14 Apr 2017 138,432 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2016 130,065 miles

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

both sides inner steering rack joints have slight play

Fail 18 Apr 2016 130,065 miles

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

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

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

both sides inner steering rack joints have slight play

Pass 21 Apr 2015 120,078 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 120,078 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 108,751 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 108,751 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 99,376 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 92,483 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 82,982 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 71,925 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 62,005 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 62,005 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 47,495 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 31,354 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 18,664 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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FB52 DFC is a 2002 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FB52 DFC, 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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FB52 DFC is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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