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SW52 BCU

2002 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

204,905 mi
Last recorded204,905 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW52 BCU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 204,905 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 198,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 185,000 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 165,041 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 165,041 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 162,402 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2014 159,504 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight rust corrosion on o/s middle part of chassis.

Pass 9 Oct 2013 156,341 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 156,341 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2012 153,263 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2012 153,263 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 140,435 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 120,855 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 97,300 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 97,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 75,261 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 66,958 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 66,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 58,891 miles

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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SW52 BCU is a 2002 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 SW52 BCU, 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 SW52 BCU registered?

SW52 BCU is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 30 November 2002.

Is SW52 BCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW52 BCU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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