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AF52 FZV

2002 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Dec 2018
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

193,745 mi
Last recorded193,745 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 FZV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 193,745 miles

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

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

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 16 Dec 2016 180,726 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 167,587 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Fail 17 Dec 2015 167,587 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

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

Pass 1 Jan 2015 154,396 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 154,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 108,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 108,139 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 125,661 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 122,297 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 116,871 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 116,869 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 114,805 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2010 114,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2009 105,644 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit in centre tread

strong advise on nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 23 Sep 2008 98,100 miles

both front tyre treads 2mm in places

Fail 22 Sep 2008 98,100 miles

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

both front tyre treads 2mm in places

Pass 14 Sep 2007 90,507 miles

as per previous sheet

Fail 14 Sep 2007 90,507 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 82,530 miles

stone chip on nearside of screen

Pass 23 Sep 2005 75,786 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 75,771 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

parking brake efficiency just on 16% limit and could do with some attention!.

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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AF52 FZV is a 2002 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AF52 FZV, 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 AF52 FZV registered?

AF52 FZV is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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