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SA52 SAV

2002 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

163,128 mi
Last recorded163,128 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 SAV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 163,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly distorted (2.4.G.4a)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 162,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Lower outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly distorted (2.4.G.4a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 148,358 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2014 148,358 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 139,025 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 129,136 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 129,098 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2011 123,896 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 123,896 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 109,086 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 103,218 miles

wear front disc

Pass 24 Jun 2009 97,109 miles

Brake warning lamp on check sensors

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

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

Long handbrake travel

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 91,092 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 82,755 miles

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

lpg fuel pipe heavily corroded and rubbing on rear of chassis

lpg pipe protection between offside rear wheel and exhaust back box holed and rubbing on exhaust pipe.

Fail 18 May 2006 70,423 miles

ALL 4 TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2MM

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2006 70,423 miles

ALL 4 TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2MM

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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SA52 SAV is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 SA52 SAV, 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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SA52 SAV is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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