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RK52 ZFO

2002 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

188,883 mi
Last recorded188,883 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 ZFO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 188,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 185,182 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 180,827 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 174,826 miles

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

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

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 17 Mar 2017 168,506 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

handbrake 16%

Pass 6 Apr 2016 160,712 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 160,703 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front - rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front - rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 153,253 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

outer edge of o/s front tyre tread slightly worn

Pass 21 Jul 2014 143,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 143,712 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 131,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jul 2013 131,524 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 115,500 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 92,450 miles

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

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

full under tray fitted

rear discs worn

Pass 9 Sep 2010 81,819 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

all brake discs worn

full under tray fitted

sill coveres fitted

slight movment at rear diff mountings

Fail 2 Jun 2010 80,537 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 80,537 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 72,510 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 72,510 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 67,198 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 55,888 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 ZFO is a 2002 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ZFO, 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 ZFO is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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