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FM51 EZE

2002 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

186,986 mi
Last recorded186,986 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 EZE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2021 186,986 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2020 183,351 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside brake back plate corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 8 Nov 2018 177,662 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2018 177,662 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened front bush retaining device cracked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2017 172,981 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover, undertrays & plastic sills fitted obscuring view

rear brake disc backing plates corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2017 172,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover, undertrays & plastic sills fitted obscuring view

rear brake disc backing plates corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2016 169,630 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2016 169,630 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2014 167,144 miles

Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 157,467 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 149,102 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)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 143,793 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2012 143,695 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 136,196 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 128,480 miles

Could not fully check near/side/rear sesat belt due to car seat fitted

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 117,840 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2009 117,840 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 106,768 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 92,398 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

smell of fuel under bonnett

Pass 7 Dec 2006 92,398 miles

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

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

smell of fuel under bonnett

Pass 20 Dec 2005 78,162 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2005 78,159 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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FM51 EZE is a 2002 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 FM51 EZE, 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 FM51 EZE registered?

FM51 EZE is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 3 January 2002.

Is FM51 EZE safe to buy?

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