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VA52 OSR

2002 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

174,870 mi
Last recorded174,870 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 OSR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 174,870 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 166,638 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 156,213 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 146,131 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 138,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2015 142,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 137,724 miles

h/brake only just met requirments

Fail 3 Jun 2014 137,720 miles

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

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

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

h/brake only just met requirments

Pass 14 May 2013 104,335 miles

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

Nearside Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 9 May 2013 127,337 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

nail in o/s/f tyre on edge

Fail 30 Apr 2012

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

drivers door outer panel insecure

nearside front disc corrded

Pass 30 Apr 2012

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

drivers door outer panel insecure

nearside front disc corrded

Fail 13 Apr 2012 109,360 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Nearside front washer jet slightly weak spray

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 94,535 miles

wipers smear..

advise attension to drivers door opening....

rear brake pads low...

Pass 2 Apr 2010 84,732 miles

centre rear seatbelt jamming.

Fail 2 Apr 2010 84,732 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

centre rear seatbelt jamming.

Pass 11 Mar 2009 65,404 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 65,404 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 52,202 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 52,202 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 40,004 miles

see test 104027096227

Fail 24 Oct 2006 40,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

differant size tyres on rear axle to front axle brake discs corroding

Pass 10 Jan 2006 30,690 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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VA52 OSR is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VA52 OSR, 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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VA52 OSR is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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