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FP52 FLC

2002 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

87,445 mi
Last recorded87,445 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 FLC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 87,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2022 87,443 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 84,338 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 84,338 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 83,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 18 Dec 2019 81,064 miles

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

offside front tyre tread getting low

Fail 17 Dec 2019 81,064 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

offside front tyre tread getting low

Pass 19 Dec 2018 79,127 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2017 77,339 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2016 74,827 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Nov 2015 71,575 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 71,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front inner brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Dec 2014 68,165 miles

metal sections of rear brake hoses corroded

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 68,165 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 63,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 54,222 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 45,750 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2010 39,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 39,360 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 33,465 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 33,090 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

REAR DISC PADS WORN

Pass 18 Dec 2008 27,568 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 27,568 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

engine warning light on.

Pass 12 Nov 2007 20,274 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Nov 2007 20,248 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 14,084 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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FP52 FLC is a 2002 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FLC, 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 FLC registered?

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

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