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FM52 FUT

2002 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

153,990 mi
Last recorded153,990 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 FUT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 153,990 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 147,042 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 147,042 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 140,234 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 138,697 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

engine management light on

oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2015 138,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x4 (2.4.G.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2014 137,359 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind under-trays so not inspected

nearside front brake pads wearing down

nearside rear tyre has inner edge tread wear

nearside rear tyre tread depth 2mm, legal limit 1.6mm

offside front tyre tread depth 2mm, legal limit 1.6mm

offside front tyre tread has inner edge tread wear

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2014 137,358 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind under-trays so not inspected

nearside front brake pads wearing down

nearside rear tyre has inner edge tread wear

nearside rear tyre tread depth 2mm, legal limit 1.6mm

offside front tyre tread depth 2mm, legal limit 1.6mm

offside front tyre tread has inner edge tread wear

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2014 137,357 miles

Centre Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Centre Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind under-trays so not inspected

nearside front brake pads wearing down

nearside rear tyre has inner edge tread wear

nearside rear tyre tread depth 2mm, legal limit 1.6mm

offside front tyre has inner edge tread wear

offside front tyre tread depth 2mm, legal limit 1.6mm

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2013 128,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light illuminated

Fail 7 Sep 2013 128,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 115,934 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 115,934 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 108,088 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 108,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 82,882 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 70,717 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 70,717 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 63,475 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 43,607 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 43,607 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 26,710 miles

movement in offside mirror. †

screen damaged,outside prescribed area.

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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FM52 FUT is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FM52 FUT, 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 FM52 FUT registered?

FM52 FUT is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 28 October 2002.

Is FM52 FUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM52 FUT shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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