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RV52 MVY

2002 BMW X5

Black Gas bi-fuel 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

128,557 mi
Last recorded128,557 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 MVY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 128,557 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 122,168 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 115,978 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 108,876 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

very bad oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2014 108,876 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

very bad oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2013 101,786 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres have rubbed on inner arch liners - not touching at time of test

Fail 8 Nov 2013 101,773 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres have rubbed on inner arch liners - not touching at time of test

Pass 26 Oct 2012 94,057 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 94,057 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 89,069 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 89,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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 29 Oct 2010 83,795 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 78,318 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 78,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 64,822 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 64,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 49,742 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 49,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 40,699 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 35,059 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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RV52 MVY is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RV52 MVY, 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 RV52 MVY registered?

RV52 MVY is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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