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SG52 EAK

2002 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

201,620 mi
Last recorded201,620 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG52 EAK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 201,620 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 196,021 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 185,400 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 180,336 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn on the inner edge

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

Sill and floor covers fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Jan 2019

Front Side repeater incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn on the inner edge

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

Sill and floor covers fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Jan 2018

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2017
Fail 4 Jan 2017

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 156,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

small amount of blue smoke noticed during emissions test. not considered excessive at time of test

Pass 5 Jan 2015 151,467 miles

Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2014 146,791 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 141,439 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 137,707 miles

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)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2012 137,707 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011

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

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

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

os hand brake lower performance

slight play o/s front rack

Fail 6 Jan 2011

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 118,884 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 105,008 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 105,008 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 89,888 miles

nearside cv boot clip loosening

Pass 7 Dec 2006 78,085 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 78,085 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 68,524 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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SG52 EAK is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SG52 EAK, 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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SG52 EAK is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 5 November 2002.

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