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WA52 LGJ

2002 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

103,517 mi
Last recorded103,517 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 LGJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 103,517 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 103,465 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lights (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected leaking air (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 101,042 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 101,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 99,220 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 99,219 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 97,903 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 97,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 94,785 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 94,785 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 91,493 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 91,454 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 88,184 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 83,286 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 83,286 miles

Centre Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 76,620 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 76,620 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 76,444 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 76,443 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2012 75,751 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 74,155 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 68,932 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 63,416 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 54,874 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 100,917 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 100,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 91,008 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 75,386 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 75,363 miles

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

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

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 LGJ is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 LGJ, 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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WA52 LGJ is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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