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YC52 UFN

2002 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,473 mi
Last recorded166,473 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 UFN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 166,473 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 160,974 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside / Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 152,788 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 144,827 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 141,221 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 139,628 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 139,627 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 137,418 miles

Auxiliary drive belt worn.

Both front side lamp bulbs are dim.

Oil leak.

STRONG ADVISE; Both front outer CV gaiters are splitting and leaking grease.

STRONG ADVISE; Both rear and nearside front brake pipes are corroded.

STRONG ADVISE; Exhaust smoke level near maximum.

STRONG ASDVISE; Parking brake effort low.

Pass 10 Jun 2016 132,727 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED

Fail 8 Jun 2016 132,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED

Pass 15 Jun 2015 126,347 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 122,056 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 121,804 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 118,050 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 118,039 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

oil on min.

Pass 7 Mar 2012 114,077 miles

all tyres worn on edges

Fail 7 Mar 2012 114,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Feb 2011 107,963 miles

handbrake requires adjusting although holding.

Fail 7 Feb 2011 107,963 miles

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

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

handbrake requires adjusting although holding.

Pass 10 Feb 2010 99,641 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 89,113 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 89,102 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 80,622 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 80,622 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 70,866 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 70,864 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 60,124 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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YC52 UFN is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 YC52 UFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC52 UFN registered?

YC52 UFN is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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