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AV02 ZWS

2002 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

157,691 mi
Last recorded157,691 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 ZWS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 157,691 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 149,117 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 137,254 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 137,231 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 129,946 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 123,117 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 123,058 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 119,639 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 119,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted caliper retaining clip (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 115,590 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 115,590 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 105,039 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted.

Fail 21 Feb 2019 105,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted.

Pass 26 Jan 2018 94,618 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front & rear (3.6.B.2c)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside front sub frame (2.4.A.3)

slight brake bind nearside front

Fail 26 Jan 2018 94,618 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front & rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside front sub frame (2.4.A.3)

slight brake bind nearside front

Pass 1 Feb 2017 85,976 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside & nearside (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 85,976 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside & nearside (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 75,452 miles

all brake discs getting worn

Fail 29 Jan 2016 75,452 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake discs getting worn

Pass 20 Feb 2015 72,745 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 68,115 miles

most visible brake pipes corroding.

Pass 6 Feb 2013 63,203 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 63,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 59,068 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 54,468 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 49,943 miles

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

cuts in sidewall of n/s/f tyre

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres worn on edges

under body shields fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2010 49,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

cuts in sidewall of n/s/f tyre

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres worn on edges

under body shields fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2009 45,141 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 39,212 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 33,464 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 33,464 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 27,196 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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AV02 ZWS is a 2002 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 AV02 ZWS, 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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AV02 ZWS is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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