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SR52 GVU

2002 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,178 mi
Last recorded160,178 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR52 GVU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 160,178 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 155,363 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 151,283 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 151,265 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 145,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt getting perished and cracked (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust pipe corroded on a repair

Fail 7 Dec 2015 145,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt getting perished and cracked (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust pipe corroded on a repair

Pass 8 Dec 2014 137,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 129,762 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre has a cut in yhe inner side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 10 Dec 2013 129,762 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s rear tyre has a cut in yhe inner side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 18 Dec 2012 121,305 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 106,388 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 106,388 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 97,796 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 92,801 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 92,801 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 87,556 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 78,728 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 78,077 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 60,392 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 41,536 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 41,536 miles

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

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)

Offside 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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SR52 GVU is a 2002 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SR52 GVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SR52 GVU registered?

SR52 GVU is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is SR52 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR52 GVU shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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