CarVerify

Free Car Check

SY52 WKN

2002 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

182,506 mi
Last recorded182,506 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 WKN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 182,506 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 175,356 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency could be improved

slight play in nsr suspension bush

vehicle emitting smoke on initial start but clearing at operating temperature

Pass 18 Apr 2016 167,763 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced x2 (1.7.5a)

vehicle emitting smoke on initial start but clearing at operating temperature

Fail 4 Apr 2016 167,761 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 158,474 miles

Engine/exhaust emitting smoke on initial start but passing smoke test at normal operating temperature

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

Osr tyre has several cuts/cracks on inner sidewall but not exposing cord/wire

Fail 27 Feb 2015 158,471 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Engine/exhaust emitting smoke on initial start but passing smoke test at normal operating temperature

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Osf strut top mount bearing partially seized

Osr tyre has several cuts/cracks on inner sidewall but not exposing cord/wire

Pass 20 Nov 2013 152,543 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 152,542 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2012 139,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2011 131,937 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 120,898 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 108,388 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 97,457 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 76,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres starting to wear on inside edges

unable to fully check outer sills or under body due to plastic covers

Fail 14 Sep 2007 76,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres starting to wear on inside edges

unable to fully check outer sills or under body due to plastic covers

Pass 20 Sep 2006 58,039 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 57,633 miles

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

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)

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

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
Full BMW X5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SY52 WKN is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WKN, 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

How do I check the history of SY52 WKN?

You can check the full history of SY52 WKN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SY52 WKN registered?

SY52 WKN is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is SY52 WKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY52 WKN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SY52 WKN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SY52 WKN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.