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SJ52 FYM

2002 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,118 mi
Last recorded157,118 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ52 FYM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 157,118 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 157,112 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2017 151,367 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 144,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 295/35/20 on 1.6mm legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Jun 2016 144,811 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 295/35/20 on 1.6mm legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2015 134,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S front subframe damaged and corroded.

Oil leak on engine.

Strong smell of diesel from engine bay.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer bottle leaking from pump elbow.

Fail 9 Jun 2015 134,007 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S front subframe damaged and corroded.

Oil leak on engine.

Strong smell of diesel from engine bay.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer bottle leaking from pump elbow.

Pass 13 Jun 2014 124,585 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2013 117,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S & O/S rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2013 117,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S & O/S rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2012 107,108 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 92,029 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 75,449 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 75,449 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 64,807 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 58,301 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 54,360 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 50,543 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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SJ52 FYM is a 2002 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SJ52 FYM, 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 SJ52 FYM registered?

SJ52 FYM is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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