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WM52 YHJ

2002 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

190,075 mi
Last recorded190,075 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM52 YHJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 190,075 miles

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

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under body corroded but covered in grease or other material (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 181,286 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL FOUR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (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))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 172,002 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

cover on under body

Pass 5 Aug 2017 167,101 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 157,012 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 157,009 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 150,122 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 141,619 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 141,619 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 12,706 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 127,064 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 110,624 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 98,382 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 91,924 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 80,301 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 80,301 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 74,666 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres wearing heavily on inner edges and 2.5mm in middle area

Pass 30 Aug 2007 59,779 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 52,164 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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WM52 YHJ is a 2002 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YHJ, 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 YHJ registered?

WM52 YHJ is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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