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VX52 GMF

2002 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

121,075 mi
Last recorded121,075 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 GMF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 121,075 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outside edge

Offside Front tyre worn outside edge

Fail 19 Jan 2018 121,075 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn outside edge

Offside Front tyre worn outside edge

Pass 23 Dec 2016 114,333 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 114,248 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 107,691 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 107,796 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 101,665 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 31 Oct 2014 101,659 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front exhaust leaking

Fail 29 Apr 2014 100,329 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 100,329 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2013 95,532 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 95,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 86,682 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 79,749 miles

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 72,295 miles

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 19 Aug 2010 72,295 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side rear brake binding slightly.

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 21 Aug 2009 65,789 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 65,789 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 59,352 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 46,673 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 31,904 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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VX52 GMF 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 VX52 GMF, 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 VX52 GMF registered?

VX52 GMF is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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