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RL52 WDY

2002 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,555 mi
Last recorded132,555 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 WDY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 132,555 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion to outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm inner bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm inner bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front lower arm height sensor broken

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 132,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower short arm (nut at top) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion to outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm inner bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm inner bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front lower arm height sensor broken

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 127,172 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 127,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing osf nsf osr nsr (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability track control arm inner bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 125,931 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front both tyres wearing low

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2017 123,678 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 121,312 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

parking brake effort low

possible slight power steering fluid leak

small hole in nearside front cv gaiter

Pass 31 Jul 2015 117,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear starting to perish

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

Offside Rear starting to perish

Fail 30 Jul 2015 117,517 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear starting to perish

Offside Rear starting to perish

Pass 31 Jul 2014 112,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 106,593 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 106,593 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 101,095 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 95,205 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 94,652 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Pass 2 Apr 2009 82,320 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 67,683 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 55,558 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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RL52 WDY is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RL52 WDY, 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 RL52 WDY registered?

RL52 WDY is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is RL52 WDY safe to buy?

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