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SL52 DFN

2002 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,529 mi
Last recorded167,529 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 DFN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2021 167,529 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 161,188 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 161,186 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 161,032 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 29 Jul 2017 161,032 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 130,810 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 130,808 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both side's. (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer wall. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box broken. (7.1.2)

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

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

advice bettery warning light staying on.

advice brake warning light staying on.

Fail 24 Nov 2012 125,013 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 125,013 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 116,596 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 90,270 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 90,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 67,880 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 67,740 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE TORN AT EDGE .

tyres : NSF 4MM / OSF 3MM NSR 3MM / OSR 2MM NSF WORN OUTSIDE EDGE .

Pass 11 Dec 2006 55,221 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 41,371 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 DFN is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DFN, 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 DFN is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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