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SM52 MMA

2002 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021
Pass 9 Jun 2020 145,435 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 135,501 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 123,961 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 114,718 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 104,711 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 109,094 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 105,005 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 101,463 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 100,987 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 100,986 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 96,371 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 96,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 90,145 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 84,287 miles

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

Os/Ns front brake disc's scored

Pass 31 Aug 2010 78,902 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 78,902 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 72,502 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 65,965 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 65,965 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 56,450 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 55,431 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 55,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear brake pipes on upper suspension arms showing signs of corrosion

Fail 10 May 2006 51,067 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 May 2006 51,067 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 42,798 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear no/plates poor

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 MMA is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 SM52 MMA, 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 SM52 MMA registered?

SM52 MMA is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 13 November 2002.

Is SM52 MMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM52 MMA shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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