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SL52 FHZ

2002 BMW X5

Red Lpg 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2024
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 FHZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 166,064 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 156,018 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 152,014 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 142,718 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 129,397 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 129,367 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 120,039 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 120,017 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 115,303 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 115,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 109,776 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 104,941 miles

nearside inner steering rack joint has alot of play but can't be felt at steering wheel

Fail 13 Aug 2015 104,758 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

nearside inner steering rack joint has alot of play but can't be felt at steering wheel

Pass 11 Aug 2014 96,463 miles

front brake pads on inner faces starting to wear thin

fuel cap sealing washer starting to crack but still seals

nearside inner steering rack joint has play

Pass 10 Sep 2013 90,731 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

grease on brake pipes

slight wear to front and rear brake discs

Pass 22 Aug 2012 83,067 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 83,067 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 72,943 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 72,943 miles

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

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED. BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODING. BOTH REAR TYRES WORN BALD ON INNER EDGES. BOTH HEADLAMP AIMS POOR PATTERN.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 66,497 miles

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

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

brake pad worning light on

Pass 19 Aug 2009 53,935 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 43,206 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 43,206 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2008 41,461 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 32,857 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 28,950 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 23,339 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)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 21,209 miles

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 FHZ is a 2002 BMW X5 in Red with a 2,979cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 FHZ, 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 FHZ is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 7 October 2002.

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