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WF52 SWN

2002 BMW X5

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

177,247 mi
Last recorded177,247 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 SWN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2022 177,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 173,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2019 170,540 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 165,125 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 164,121 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 148,053 miles

repairs to o/s and n/s front subframe

Fail 26 Sep 2017 148,044 miles

Brake performance not tested due to dangerous brake pipes (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear nearside side rear above rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings off side and near side sub frame corroded by body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 148,031 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s and n/s front subframe rear section to main load bearing (6.1.B.2)

diff oil leak

oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2016 127,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 114,854 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 114,852 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 99,697 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 99,686 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 95,237 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heat guard insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2011 87,281 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 78,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 78,362 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

odometer not displayed

Pass 10 Nov 2009

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

odometer not displayed

Pass 13 Nov 2008 60,072 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 52,277 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 44,628 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 44,628 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 37,753 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 37,749 miles

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

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

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

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 SWN is a 2002 BMW X5 in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SWN, 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 WF52 SWN registered?

WF52 SWN is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 4 December 2002.

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