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RK52 UHB

2002 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

172,653 mi
Last recorded172,653 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 172,653 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear close to excess (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 164,297 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 158,045 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 136,824 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 126,465 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2014 126,463 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2013 116,269 miles

front brake pads 3/4 worn

front windows tinted but not in excess of mot limits

Fail 10 Jul 2013 116,269 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads 3/4 worn

front windows tinted but not in excess of mot limits

Pass 2 Aug 2012 107,068 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 97,164 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 87,826 miles

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 87,824 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 77,420 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 77,420 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 69,879 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 59,590 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 59,578 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 53,982 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Dec 2006 53,980 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 58,422 miles

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

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 UHB is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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