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YJ52 JFS

2002 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,299 mi
Last recorded154,299 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 JFS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 154,299 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 147,710 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 145,661 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 141,558 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 141,556 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 137,199 miles

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))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 137,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 132,697 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 132,697 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 86,929 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 125,209 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 123,960 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 119,377 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 113,825 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 105,290 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 97,407 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 97,407 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 91,029 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 91,029 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 80,140 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 75,730 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 75,652 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 67,858 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 58,131 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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YJ52 JFS is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJ52 JFS, 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 YJ52 JFS registered?

YJ52 JFS is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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