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VX52 WDK

2002 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,551 mi
Last recorded132,551 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 WDK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 132,551 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 132,551 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 125,820 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 117,397 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 111,985 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2020 111,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 109,483 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front cv gaitor leaking grease but preventing ingress of dirt

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

check brake pad warning light on but all brake pads ok

Fail 15 Nov 2019 109,479 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached rear arm bolt not tight (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front cv gaitor leaking grease but preventing ingress of dirt

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

check brake pad warning light on but all brake pads ok

Pass 15 Nov 2018 105,413 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 101,085 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is deteriorating generally and bald / close to chords on inner edge

fuel cap seal cracking

majority of brake pipes hidden by covers etc...advise inspect soon

oil leak(s)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 100,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre is deteriorating generally and bald / close to chords on inner edge

fuel cap seal cracking

majority of brake pipes hidden by covers etc...advise inspect soon

oil leak(s)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 95,730 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 88,473 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front headlamp lenes are in poor condition cloudy only just can see aim pattern.

Fail 24 Nov 2015 88,473 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front headlamp lenes are in poor condition cloudy only just can see aim pattern.

Pass 21 Nov 2014 84,708 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 20 Nov 2014 84,708 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 19 Nov 2013 79,132 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 79,132 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

advise offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2012 73,854 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 73,853 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 69,191 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 69,191 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 63,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 59,635 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 54,746 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 54,746 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 50,613 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 50,612 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 46,500 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 46,500 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s rev light in-op

Pass 11 Nov 2005 41,886 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 41,022 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 WDK is a 2002 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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