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SW52 DBV

2002 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,524 mi
Last recorded171,524 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW52 DBV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 171,524 miles

(EML)warning light is on

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

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)

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

oil leaks

oil level is low

Fail 31 Mar 2015 171,534 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

(EML)warning light is on

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

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)

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

oil leaks

oil level is low

Pass 28 Mar 2014 148,117 miles

All FOUR brake dics are slightly worn

Both Front brake discs are slightly corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2013 131,468 miles

All FOUR brake discs are slightly worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine Management lamp on

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 125,866 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2011 109,350 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre has a cut in the outside wall

Pass 2 Apr 2011 109,350 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has a cut in the outside wall

Pass 26 Mar 2010 92,462 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 92,462 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 69,659 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 69,656 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 65,054 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 46,661 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 40,064 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 DBV is a 2002 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SW52 DBV, 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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SW52 DBV is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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