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VU52 EXM

2002 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

185,352 mi
Last recorded185,352 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 EXM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Fail 10 May 2021 185,352 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Outer door handle broken (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner door handle insecure but door can still be opened from inside

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 183,244 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 182,719 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 163,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cutting inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 152,390 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 May 2018 152,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Side repeater slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 May 2017 143,125 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering heavy for type of vehicle

Fail 16 May 2017 143,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner tread to sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering heavy for type of vehicle

Pass 16 May 2016 130,547 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 May 2016 130,546 miles

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 Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 May 2016 130,546 miles

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)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 128,714 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front windows fitted with window tint film

Fail 15 Jul 2015 128,711 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front windows fitted with window tint film

Pass 5 Aug 2014 125,029 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2014 125,021 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2013 120,056 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 120,056 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 112,973 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 112,973 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 107,588 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Jul 2011 107,588 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Jul 2010 100,951 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 100,951 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Jul 2009 88,178 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 88,178 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 72,843 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Jul 2007 59,038 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 59,038 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 43,379 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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VU52 EXM is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 VU52 EXM, 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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What year was VU52 EXM registered?

VU52 EXM is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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