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WA52 FDV

2002 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,019 mi
Last recorded127,019 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 FDV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2016 127,019 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2016 127,011 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2015 124,300 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 120,013 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2013 114,371 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 110,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2011 103,421 miles

Near side front tyre cracking on side wall.

Near side rear tyre slighty worn on the inside.

Off side rear tyre tread cracking really bad.

Fail 9 May 2011 103,421 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Near side front tyre cracking on side wall.

Near side rear tyre slighty worn on the inside.

Off side rear tyre tread cracking really bad.

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

Pass 17 May 2010 94,631 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 6 Dec 2008 88,531 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 88,531 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 81,674 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2007 81,674 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 74,756 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 74,756 miles

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

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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WA52 FDV is a 2002 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WA52 FDV, 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 WA52 FDV registered?

WA52 FDV is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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