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VN52 MLJ

2002 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

146,023 mi
Last recorded146,023 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 MLJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 146,023 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 142,746 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 131,793 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 121,421 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 120,064 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 117,548 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 116,500 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 113,133 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 113,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 103,809 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 103,718 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 94,431 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 94,231 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 84,528 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 71,691 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 59,452 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 50,797 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 50,710 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 41,066 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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VN52 MLJ is a 2002 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 VN52 MLJ, 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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VN52 MLJ is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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