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SE52 FSN

2002 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

170,746 mi
Last recorded170,746 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE52 FSN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2022 170,746 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2021

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake hose clip missing.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

mileage unreadable.

Fail 23 Nov 2021

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front brake hose clip missing.

Pass 18 Dec 2020 164,745 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 164,743 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached Rear inner bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 155,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake has slight travel

Fail 12 Dec 2019 155,301 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake has slight travel

Pass 22 Nov 2018 147,219 miles

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

Nearside Front foremost suspension arm bush worn

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 147,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front foremost suspension arm bush worn

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 144,628 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes corroded at REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe corroded joining to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ENGINE oil leak ?? ()

Fail 18 Dec 2017 144,628 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes corroded at REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe corroded joining to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ENGINE oil leak ?? ()

Pass 15 Dec 2016 139,199 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 137,751 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 137,749 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 127,382 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 127,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 119,439 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 117,256 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 114,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Dec 2011 114,997 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 112,893 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 112,880 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2009 106,032 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 106,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 94,712 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 79,916 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 63,327 miles

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

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

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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SE52 FSN is a 2002 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 SE52 FSN, 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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SE52 FSN is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 12 December 2002.

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