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VA52 RVW

2002 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

188,001 mi
Last recorded188,001 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 RVW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 188,001 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 181,947 miles

Nearside Front 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 7 Oct 2016 181,718 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 173,040 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 155,202 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 135,682 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Pass 1 Aug 2011 121,308 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 121,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 106,713 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside lower front arm slight play.

Pass 31 Jul 2009 90,008 miles

all four tyrs close to mot limit.

Pass 22 Jul 2008 69,846 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 50,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 50,180 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 34,929 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 34,927 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 30,001 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 RVW is a 2002 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VA52 RVW, 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

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What year was VA52 RVW registered?

VA52 RVW is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 29 October 2002.

Is VA52 RVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA52 RVW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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