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X52 DBL

2000 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,278 mi
Last recorded101,278 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW X593,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX52 DBL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 101,278 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe all arms and hubs corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 101,278 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe all arms and hubs corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 101,271 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 98,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underside surface corrosion

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2021 93,095 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 90,719 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded

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

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2020 90,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded

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

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2019

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Dec 2019

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 87,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017
Fail 4 Dec 2017

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 83,339 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 83,339 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (visual through offside rear alloy) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement curvy banana arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement curvy banana arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 80,174 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 76,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2013 67,206 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 63,601 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 63,594 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake and traction control warning lamps on

Pass 6 Jan 2012 58,511 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 58,509 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 45,501 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 32,830 miles

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

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

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

high level brake light

Fail 10 Dec 2009 32,830 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

high level brake light

Pass 29 Dec 2008 27,079 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 22,771 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 21,441 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 20,113 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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X52 DBL is a 2000 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 93,162 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 X52 DBL, 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 26 years old, this BMW X5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X52 DBL is a 2000 BMW X5, first registered on 3 October 2000.

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