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YW52 MGV

2002 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,676 mi
Last recorded149,676 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW52 MGV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 149,676 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 149,642 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 143,313 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Nov 2017 137,011 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 136,977 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 136,869 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 132,409 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 126,986 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 121,431 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 110,576 miles

front registration plate is partially adrift

nearside rear outer seat belt not inspected/tested due to child cradle frame strapped in place

nearside rear tyre is wearing unevenly on inner tread

offside rear upper suspension arm outer ball joint has play

Fail 10 Oct 2013 110,483 miles

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

offside rear tyre is wearing on inner tread

offside rear upper suspension arm outer ball joint has play

Fail 4 Oct 2013 110,370 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre is wearing on inner tread

Pass 2 Oct 2012 100,914 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 93,241 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 83,108 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 83,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 74,328 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 63,278 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 55,400 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 46,518 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 38,004 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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YW52 MGV is a 2002 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YW52 MGV, 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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YW52 MGV is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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