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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front of the wheel. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front of the wheel. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front of the wheel. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear of the wheel. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front of the wheel. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front of the wheel. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front of the wheel. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear to the wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear to the wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear to the wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front of the wheel. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Registration plate lamp likely to become detached both (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear to the wheel (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front of the wheel. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/r brake pipe has light corrosion
o/s/f & o/s/r tyre worn on edges
o/s/f brake pipe corroded
plastic covers fitted obscuring some components
play in o/s/r subframe bush
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
n/s/r brake pipe has light corrosion
o/s/f & o/s/r tyre worn on edges
o/s/f brake pipe corroded
plastic covers fitted obscuring some components
play in o/s/r subframe bush
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
both front sidelights dim
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
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VA52 SGU is a 2002 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 SGU, 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 SGU is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 6 November 2002.
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