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AF52 GMU

2002 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,021 mi
Last recorded149,021 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2015 149,021 miles

corrosion found on rear brake pipe above sub frame

winter tyres fitted to rear also wearing on inside edges

Fail 15 Aug 2015 149,021 miles

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

corrosion found on rear brake pipe above sub frame

winter tyres fitted to rear also wearing on inside edges

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 138,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2014 137,992 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 124,113 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2012 119,562 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 119,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 114,555 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 103,235 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 94,218 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 85,662 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 85,662 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 70,779 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 70,779 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 57,837 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 45,007 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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AF52 GMU is a 2002 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GMU, 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 GMU registered?

AF52 GMU is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 26 November 2002.

Is AF52 GMU safe to buy?

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