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VX52 VBG

2002 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,635 mi
Last recorded117,635 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 VBG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 117,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 114,201 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 107,911 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2019

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 285/35 W22 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall, all the way around (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 May 2018 108,601 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 108,127 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users mirror (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016

Front both tyres worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

windscreen cracked

Fail 22 Jul 2016

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

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

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

Front both tyres worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

windscreen cracked

Pass 11 May 2015 74,972 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 74,963 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 Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 65,034 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 49,273 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 49,273 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2012 46,803 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front wiper blade slightly split,recommend replacement

offside and nearside headlamp washers in front bumper inoperative

Fail 6 Apr 2012 46,801 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front wiper blade slightly split,recommend replacement

offside and nearside headlamp washers in front bumper inoperative

Pass 19 Mar 2011 43,461 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2011 43,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 40,852 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge close to 1.6mm

Fail 23 Mar 2010 40,841 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge close to 1.6mm

Pass 3 Mar 2009 38,405 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 38,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 35,045 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 30,587 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 30,587 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 26,198 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 VBG is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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