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WA52 PUX

2002 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

196,203 mi
Last recorded196,203 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 PUX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 196,203 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel arch liner front missing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

bonnet hard to open

Pass 24 Mar 2020 194,097 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 193,589 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 182,456 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 181,788 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 170,790 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 170,790 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 161,125 miles

Nearside Front cut in nearside front tyre but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

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

Nearside Rear rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

Pass 7 Sep 2016 160,063 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 157,518 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 157,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 151,419 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 151,419 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 144,147 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 144,147 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 139,070 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 136,928 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 129,831 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 129,831 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 127,700 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 126,533 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 126,533 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 108,568 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 108,564 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 84,636 miles

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

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

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 PUX is a 2002 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 PUX, 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 PUX registered?

WA52 PUX is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 25 October 2002.

Is WA52 PUX safe to buy?

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