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RX52 NKM

2002 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,439 mi
Last recorded156,439 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 NKM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 156,439 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective CONDENSATED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective CONDENSATED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 142,377 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 140,204 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Jul 2017 140,200 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 137,358 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Odometer difficult to read

Fail 7 Jul 2016 137,348 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pad warning light on

Odometer difficult to read

Pass 7 Jul 2015 125,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper 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)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 125,725 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper 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)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 117,447 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 117,447 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 111,752 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 111,750 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 11 Jul 2012 104,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r exhaust rubber mounting split but still supporting exhaust

o/s/r subframe bush slightly damaged when installed

slight movement in both headlamp reflectors

Fail 11 Jul 2012 104,204 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r exhaust rubber mounting split but still supporting exhaust

o/s/r subframe bush slightly damaged when installed

slight movement in both headlamp reflectors

Pass 2 Jul 2011 96,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jun 2010 93,438 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 87,944 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 87,940 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2008 72,777 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 57,505 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 27,907 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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RX52 NKM is a 2002 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NKM, 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 NKM registered?

RX52 NKM is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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