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FM51 NKZ

2002 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,226 mi
Last recorded88,226 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 NKZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 88,226 miles

chip in windscreen

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 17 May 2013 79,559 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 71,117 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 62,678 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

discs slightly worn and pitted

rear subframe bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

rear tyres worn on inner edge

slight play in offside rack end

Fail 20 May 2011 62,678 miles

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

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

discs slightly worn and pitted

rear subframe bushes detriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

rear tyres worn on inner edge

slight play in offside rack end

Pass 8 Mar 2010 52,679 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 34,573 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 34,422 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 23,786 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 21,368 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 21,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 NKZ is a 2002 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FM51 NKZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM51 NKZ registered?

FM51 NKZ is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is FM51 NKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM51 NKZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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