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FP52 FLB

2002 BMW X5

White Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

145,128 mi
Last recorded145,128 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 FLB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2021 145,128 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 144,185 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 143,646 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 137,806 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 135,874 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 135,874 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2016 77,890 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 116,787 miles

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

front to rear and rear brake pipes heavily undersealed

Fail 17 Nov 2014 116,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

High level stop lamp inoperative

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear subframe mounting bushes are becoming worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Apr 2013

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

High level stop lamp inoperative

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear subframe mounting bushes are becoming worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2013 114,395 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 96,738 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 90,554 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 85,631 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 78,076 miles

Heard knocking from front, but no signs of play

Offside front tyre cut

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 78,076 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Offside front tyre cut

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 69,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Oct 2008 69,453 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Oct 2007 58,724 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Oct 2007 58,724 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 46,259 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 45,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres wearing low

parking brake efforts just passed at 18% MOT LIMIT 16%

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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FP52 FLB is a 2002 BMW X5 in White with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FP52 FLB, 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 FP52 FLB registered?

FP52 FLB is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is FP52 FLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP52 FLB shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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