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WF52 BCK

2002 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,650 mi
Last recorded119,650 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 BCK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 119,650 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 112,046 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Dec 2018 112,046 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm outer ball (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Dec 2017 105,000 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 96,270 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 84,005 miles

rear number plate poor

Fail 30 Nov 2015 84,005 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear number plate poor

Pass 21 Nov 2014 78,920 miles

Offside Front 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre side wall deteriorating

nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorating

Pass 28 Nov 2013 75,364 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 75,364 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all 4 tyres cracked not showing cords at time of test

Pass 10 Nov 2012 71,653 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2012 71,652 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 68,517 miles

Both front suspension bushes slightly split

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 12 Nov 2011 68,498 miles

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

Both front suspension bushes slightly split

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 Nov 2010 64,016 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)

slight play in suport arm bush

Pass 21 Nov 2009 58,947 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Nov 2009 58,947 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Nov 2008 54,897 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 54,897 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 47,613 miles

N/S/R and O/S/F tyres worn close to legal limit.

Pass 31 May 2006 37,072 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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WF52 BCK is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WF52 BCK, 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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WF52 BCK is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 12 November 2002.

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