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RX52 MTE

2002 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,859 mi
Last recorded148,859 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 MTE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 148,859 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn uneven (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 148,859 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn uneven (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 142,575 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 136,067 miles

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

power steering stiff in operation

Fail 30 Jun 2014 136,067 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

power steering stiff in operation

Fail 10 Jul 2013 132,973 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 132,973 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 130,813 miles

front inner discs corroding on surfaces

nearside front tyre worn edges

offside front outer cv boot perished

Fail 5 Jul 2012 130,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front inner discs corroding on surfaces

nearside front tyre worn edges

offside front outer cv boot perished

Pass 22 Aug 2011 121,298 miles

osf tyre inner edge worn

rear tyres worn inner edges

slight play in nsf front lower arm ball joint

Pass 31 Aug 2010 111,519 miles

near side park brake efficiency down

off side and side front steering arm rubbers split

water leak

Pass 27 Aug 2009 99,085 miles

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

engine mangement light on.

Fail 26 Aug 2009 99,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine mangement light on.

Pass 27 Aug 2008 79,405 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine mangement light on.

Pass 27 Jul 2007 55,506 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 55,506 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 37,758 miles

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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RX52 MTE is a 2002 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 RX52 MTE, 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 RX52 MTE registered?

RX52 MTE is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is RX52 MTE safe to buy?

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