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AU02 DBY

2002 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

211,012 mi
Last recorded211,012 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 DBY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 211,012 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 205,761 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 202,475 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

brake fluid discolour

rear camber

Fail 27 Nov 2023 202,464 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

brake fluid discolour

rear camber

Pass 8 Sep 2022 198,560 miles

oil around engine

rear camber . wheels lay in at tops

Fail 6 Sep 2022 198,550 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both very dull (4.1.4 (a))

oil around engine

rear camber . wheels lay in at tops

Pass 3 Nov 2021 194,523 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 189,527 miles

Front Both headlamp lenses are dull

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near rear of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 185,902 miles

Sleight coolant leak from around header tank

Pass 1 Nov 2018 182,595 miles

front tyres close to wear bars

n/s/f headlight dull

tpms system faulty

Fail 1 Nov 2018 182,595 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

front tyres close to wear bars

tpms system faulty

wipers poor

Pass 26 Oct 2017 178,854 miles

covers fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes

n/s/f headlight dull

Fail 24 Oct 2017 178,852 miles

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

covers fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes

n/s/f headlight dull

radiator leaking

Pass 8 Nov 2016 174,977 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 169,940 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 169,940 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 159,882 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 149,113 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 125,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 103,631 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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AU02 DBY is a 2002 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU02 DBY, 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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AU02 DBY is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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