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SL52 DCF

2002 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

172,521 mi
Last recorded172,521 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 DCF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 172,521 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 169,686 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front THRUST ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN BUSH

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

Offside Front THRUST ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN BUSH

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 9 Sep 2014 152,850 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 141,574 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 141,496 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 131,288 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

o/s/front tyre side wall damaged

Fail 7 Sep 2012 131,134 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

o/s/front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2011

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2011

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2010 119,346 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2009 115,273 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2009 115,267 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 106,785 miles

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

front and rear registration plates spaces incorect

n/s/r indicator dim

Fail 21 Nov 2008 106,782 miles

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

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

front and rear registration plates spaces incorect

n/s/r indicator dim

Pass 15 Dec 2007 98,075 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 91,917 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 71,345 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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SL52 DCF is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SL52 DCF, 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 SL52 DCF registered?

SL52 DCF is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 16 December 2002.

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