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YJ52 MBN

2002 BMW X5

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,279 mi
Last recorded138,279 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 MBN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 138,279 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 138,278 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 133,856 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 133,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded the middle of hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded the middle of hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 129,129 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 122,522 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 114,563 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 96,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

air-bag light on

Pass 8 Mar 2011
Fail 21 Feb 2011

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 75,453 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 75,453 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2007 5,626 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 5,626 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 51,476 miles

inner disc pads cannot be seen properly

Pass 27 Jun 2005 28,621 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 MBN is a 2002 BMW X5 in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YJ52 MBN, 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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YJ52 MBN is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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