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SL52 ASV

2002 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

130,120 mi
Last recorded130,120 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 ASV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 130,120 miles

Engine light on dash

Exhaust has temporary repair to mount

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 25 May 2016 130,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush in hub (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Engine light on dash

Exhaust has temporary repair to mount

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2014 115,438 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front tyre outer side wall has a chunk missing. No cords exposed.

Offside rear exhaust silencer hanger deteriorated.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak/misting from nearside front behind bumper

Fail 28 Oct 2014 115,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front tyre outer side wall has a chunk missing. No cords exposed.

Offside rear exhaust silencer hanger deteriorated.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak/misting from nearside front behind bumper

Fail 8 Oct 2014 115,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre outer sidewall has a chunk cut out of it. No ply cords exposed

Rear number plate is starting to delaminate along top edge

rear brake pads very low

oil leak spraying back onto nearside front suspension and drive shaft

Pass 8 Jan 2013 97,796 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 93,214 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear exhuast bracket broken but it is adequatley supported

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2012 93,214 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Offside rear exhuast bracket broken but it is adequatley supported

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2011 88,462 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged. Does not meet fail criteria.

Fail 24 Jan 2011 88,460 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged. Does not meet fail criteria.

Fail 5 Jan 2010 78,175 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 78,175 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 65,513 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2008 65,513 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 58,213 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 47,946 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 36,372 miles

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

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

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

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

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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SL52 ASV is a 2002 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SL52 ASV, 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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SL52 ASV is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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