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RF52 YXL

2002 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,016 mi
Last recorded181,016 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 YXL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 181,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

park brake has high travel

Pass 7 Feb 2022 178,523 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 176,028 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 176,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 172,971 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 169,037 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 164,798 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 164,794 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 160,469 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 155,956 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015
Fail 6 Feb 2015

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 143,432 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 143,432 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 135,632 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 135,612 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 127,419 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 127,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 118,833 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 104,694 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 104,548 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 93,317 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 12 Feb 2008 88,491 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 88,491 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 80,783 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 80,783 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 73,256 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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RF52 YXL is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RF52 YXL, 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 RF52 YXL registered?

RF52 YXL is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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