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WM52 YCD

2002 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,264 mi
Last recorded198,264 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM52 YCD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 198,264 miles

Both headlamps would benefit from a polish

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 196,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 196,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 193,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slight Water Ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slight Water Ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Side Light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 193,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slight Water Ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slight Water Ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Side Light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022
Fail 11 Oct 2022

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2021

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 167,946 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 167,945 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 159,161 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2019

Brake pipe excessively corroded NSR Main (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded OSR Main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both have stop lamp bulbs fitted to position lamps (4.3.3 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts and both mains (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only 16%

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2018

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts and both mains (1.1.11 (c))

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only 16%

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 144,484 miles

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

Rear Both tyres starting to misshape on inner tread

Fail 12 Jun 2017 144,484 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Both tyres starting to misshape on inner tread

Pass 27 Jan 2017 141,356 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 133,138 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 124,876 miles

front and rear pads getting low.

Pass 15 Feb 2014 115,849 miles

o/s/f door mirror cover broken.

Pass 24 May 2011 108,681 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 96,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 96,393 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 79,784 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 61,380 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 44,828 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 27,723 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 27,723 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 23,998 miles

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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WM52 YCD is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 WM52 YCD, 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 WM52 YCD registered?

WM52 YCD is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 19 September 2002.

Is WM52 YCD safe to buy?

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