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YO52 BUU

2002 BMW X5

Grey Lpg 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,405 mi
Last recorded144,405 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO52 BUU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2020 144,405 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 140,789 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 140,789 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 134,582 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OUTER FACE CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 134,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint FRONT JOINT (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OUTER FACE CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 128,567 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 128,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 125,343 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 125,343 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 121,811 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 121,811 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 117,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 115,931 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 115,931 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 112,953 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 109,299 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 104,978 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 104,885 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 93,343 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2007 84,258 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 84,258 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 75,598 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 58,051 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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YO52 BUU is a 2002 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,398cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YO52 BUU, 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 YO52 BUU registered?

YO52 BUU is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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