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AU52 HWY

2002 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

167,256 mi
Last recorded167,256 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 HWY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 167,256 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 159,772 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 152,066 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 144,645 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front both front headlamps are slightly deteriorated beam images could be better

Front both front outer cv gaiters are slightly weeping grease

Pass 9 Feb 2019 136,659 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 128,840 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 118,333 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 112,736 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 109,789 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 106,961 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 104,698 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 102,195 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 98,702 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 94,680 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2009 88,325 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 88,325 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 77,832 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 69,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 67,074 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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AU52 HWY is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 AU52 HWY, 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 AU52 HWY registered?

AU52 HWY is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is AU52 HWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 HWY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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