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SM52 JYH

2002 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,674 mi
Last recorded127,674 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 JYH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2020 127,674 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 123,530 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2018 122,292 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2018 122,202 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)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 May 2017
Fail 5 May 2017

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 114,402 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 114,402 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 110,025 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2015 110,020 miles

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

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

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 105,769 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Fail 7 Apr 2014 105,766 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 18 Apr 2013 102,824 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 95,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2011 87,497 miles
Pass 31 May 2010 79,342 miles
Fail 31 May 2010 79,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 79,062 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 70,235 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 62,758 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 52,849 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 52,765 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 41,334 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 41,332 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2005 41,830 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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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SM52 JYH is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SM52 JYH, 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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SM52 JYH is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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