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RK52 UEP

2002 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

181,051 mi
Last recorded181,051 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 UEP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2021 181,051 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

Fail 6 Mar 2021 181,051 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working both rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Feb 2020 165,251 miles

Sill covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2019 160,676 miles

EML does not illuminate

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder bald (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency just met.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 160,532 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

EML does not illuminate

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder bald (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 154,321 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 149,840 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 144,440 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 138,388 miles

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 13 Mar 2015 138,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2014 131,771 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 125,165 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 119,750 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 114,479 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 114,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 108,720 miles

plastic undershields prevent full inspection of some componants

Pass 11 May 2009 103,915 miles

plastic undershields prevent full inspection of some componants

Fail 11 May 2009 103,915 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

plastic undershields prevent full inspection of some componants

Fail 15 Apr 2008 98,101 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 98,101 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 85,384 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 69,523 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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RK52 UEP is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RK52 UEP, 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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RK52 UEP is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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