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FL52 XWR

2002 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

180,970 mi
Last recorded180,970 miles
Recorded on7 May 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 XWR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2017 180,970 miles

Front headlamps slight misted

Rear boot unable to be accessed

Rear number plate slight damage

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2016 172,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 172,280 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 163,338 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 158,698 miles

Both door mirrors deteriorated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Handbrake just on limit

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2014 158,695 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both door mirrors deteriorated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Handbrake just on limit

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 153,608 miles

Both door mirrors deteriorated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Handbrake just on legal limit

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2013 153,608 miles

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

Both door mirrors deteriorated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 142,357 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 142,354 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 136,089 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 130,798 miles

all four tyres getting low on tread

cut in o/s/r tyre wall

Pass 1 Apr 2009 117,804 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 117,804 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 88,561 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 88,561 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 77,966 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 77,966 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 53,024 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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FL52 XWR is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FL52 XWR, 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 FL52 XWR registered?

FL52 XWR is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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