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SM52 JYU

2002 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,567 mi
Last recorded125,567 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2011 125,567 miles

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

osr suspension has fault-lower than rest of vehicle and damaging tyre

rear discs lipped and scored

Pass 14 Apr 2011 125,567 miles

osr suspension has fault-lower than rest of vehicle and damaging tyre

rear discs lipped and scored

Fail 14 Apr 2011 125,567 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

osr suspension has fault-lower than rest of vehicle and damaging tyre

rear discs lipped and scored

Pass 16 Apr 2010 113,044 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

corroded brake pipe cleaned and covered

nearside wiper could be better

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre devoid of treat on inner edge

Fail 13 Apr 2010 113,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre devoid of treat on inner edge

Fail 25 Feb 2010 110,922 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2009 97,917 miles

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

corrosion on offside rear brake pipe

offside steering rack knuckle worn.

parking brake reading slightly low .advise further investigation.

suspect offside rear tie bar noisey.

Fail 26 Feb 2009 97,073 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside and nearside front tyre treads getting low.

offside rear tyre tread worn unevenly

offside steering rack knuckle worn.

suspect offside rear tie bar noisey.

Pass 31 Mar 2008 81,158 miles

nearside rear tyre worn off inner edge advise change

Fail 31 Mar 2008 81,158 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre worn off inner edge advise change

Pass 20 Feb 2007 62,551 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006

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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SM52 JYU is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JYU, 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 JYU is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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