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VO52 FCJ

2002 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

211,397 mi
Last recorded211,397 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 FCJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 211,397 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 207,071 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 207,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 207,066 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front tyre worn close to limit

Nearside Rear Lower side light not working

both front headlamp beam image deteriorated

rear rose bush dust covers deteriorated but still preventing the ingress of dirt

slight play in both front control arm bushes

Pass 29 Oct 2015 188,453 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 188,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 175,312 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 174,215 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 174,215 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 168,543 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 168,543 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 154,394 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Oct 2011 154,394 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2010 139,117 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 139,117 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 115,977 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 112,709 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 105,315 miles

rear brake pads worn near limit.front o/side and n/side front tie bar bushes worn

Pass 27 Mar 2007 83,100 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 55,334 miles

Both rear tyres @ 2mm

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

N/S/F tyre @ 2mm

Fail 8 Sep 2005 55,332 miles

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

Both rear tyres are at 2 mm

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

N/S/F tyre at 2mm

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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VO52 FCJ is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VO52 FCJ, 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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VO52 FCJ is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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