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SY52 WFW

2002 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

140,910 mi
Last recorded140,910 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 WFW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 140,910 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2023 139,919 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 134,821 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output hazy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 130,095 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

knocking noise at rear of vehicle but no play detected at road wheels

under trays fitted front to rear

Fail 30 Jul 2021 130,091 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

knocking noise at rear of vehicle but no play detected at road wheels

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 28 Jul 2020 127,856 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 124,989 miles

Front headlamp lens both sides faded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

underside of vehicle has under trays fitted not allowing full inspection to items

Pass 4 Aug 2018 120,140 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 116,544 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 113,243 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 109,643 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 109,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 106,994 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 105,405 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 100,495 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 100,475 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 94,723 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 89,051 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 82,719 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 76,772 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 76,772 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 66,156 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 66,153 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 58,234 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 58,234 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 43,680 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 43,680 miles

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

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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SY52 WFW is a 2002 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 SY52 WFW, 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 SY52 WFW registered?

SY52 WFW is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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