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SW52 RXR

2002 BMW X5

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,190 mi
Last recorded141,190 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW52 RXR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 141,190 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 138,775 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Aug 2018 134,722 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 134,721 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 128,203 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 128,203 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 122,903 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 122,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure ball joint broken off linkage arm (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc surface corroded

Offside Rear brake disc surface corrded

Pass 2 Oct 2015 117,156 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 117,110 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 111,068 miles

all tyres starting to split but not excessive

both front metal brake pipes have surface corrosion but not excessive at time of test

both rear brake disc surface have corrosion but not affecting braking

Pass 7 Nov 2014 110,104 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 110,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 106,897 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 106,893 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2012 102,499 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 100,917 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads appear low,discs in poor condition

Fail 15 Feb 2012 100,912 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads appear low,discs in poor condition

Pass 4 Mar 2011 97,699 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 97,698 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 94,341 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

advise grease on o/s/f cv boot! no split found & secure. advise replacement!

Pass 4 Feb 2009 89,591 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 85,305 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 77,900 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 RXR is a 2002 BMW X5 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 SW52 RXR, 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 SW52 RXR registered?

SW52 RXR is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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