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GJ52 RZL

2002 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

120,910 mi
Last recorded120,910 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 RZL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 120,910 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inside edge

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2020 120,871 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint bolted to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inside edge

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2019 117,113 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Both headlight dipped beam adjusted. ()

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

Protective panels fitted under vehicle not allowing for full inspection.

Fail 30 Nov 2019 117,110 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixings not compatible All four wheels, One wheel bolt incorrectly fitted. (5.2.2 (d))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Both headlight dipped beam adjusted. ()

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

Protective panels fitted under vehicle not allowing for full inspection.

Pass 8 Nov 2018 115,645 miles

Engine oil leaks

Fail 23 Oct 2018 115,625 miles

Nearside Front Inner Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Engine/gearbox leak

Pass 24 Nov 2017 114,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 111,067 miles

Front windscreen washers frozen ?

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle poor

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 110,274 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Engine oil level very low

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 104,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn very low inner edge and approaching wear bands

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi hose behind road wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn very low inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2015 104,740 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both sides inner bush as marked (2.4.G.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn very low inner edge and approaching wear bands

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi hose behind road wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn very low inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2014 94,610 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 94,610 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 88,447 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 80,920 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2012 80,920 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 73,922 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 73,307 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 66,948 miles

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 31 Jul 2009 57,612 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2008 49,715 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 49,711 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 36,862 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 36,862 miles

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

Air bag light on.

Engine oil level low x1.0L.

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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GJ52 RZL is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GJ52 RZL, 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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GJ52 RZL is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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