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SV52 OFW

2002 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

126,903 mi
Last recorded126,903 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 OFW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 126,903 miles

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

n/s/f brake pad warning wire damaged

o/s/r brake pad warning wire damaged

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2020 126,903 miles

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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f brake pad warning wire damaged

o/s/r brake pad warning wire damaged

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 31 May 2019

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

Fail 29 May 2019

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

brake pad warning light on

engine management light on

Fail 5 Apr 2018 119,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement forwardmost (2.4.G.2)

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 Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement forwardmost (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Pass 6 Mar 2017 115,661 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015

Large oil leak

Offside Front brake hose coiled

Suspension warning light indicating a fault

Pass 1 Oct 2014 102,779 miles

Both headlight patterns not very clear

Engine light on

Offside front brake flex twisted

Suspension fault message

Pass 15 Nov 2013 101,671 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 101,671 miles

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

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

Both front tyres have cuts in side wall

Engine light on

Suspension fault warning

Pass 14 Mar 2012 94,414 miles

Engine light on

Self leveling suspension inactive warning on dash

Fail 12 Mar 2012 94,414 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine light on

Self leveling suspension inactive warning on dash

Pass 14 Dec 2010 86,132 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 86,132 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 61,136 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 41,406 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 41,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 34,361 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 34,361 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 28,245 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 18,478 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 18,478 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SV52 OFW is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SV52 OFW, 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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SV52 OFW is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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