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VE52 FOD

2002 BMW X5

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,104 mi
Last recorded127,104 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 FOD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 127,104 miles

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

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2016 127,104 miles

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

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2015 119,304 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 106,036 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 101,653 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 96,513 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f wiper worn.

smoke test passed, no print-out available.

Pass 19 Dec 2011 96,513 miles

n/s/f wiper worn.

smoke test passed, no print-out available.

Pass 22 Dec 2010 94,012 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 87,436 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 80,372 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 68,025 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 54,523 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 44,444 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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VE52 FOD is a 2002 BMW X5 in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VE52 FOD, 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 VE52 FOD registered?

VE52 FOD is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is VE52 FOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE52 FOD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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