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BG52 OGL

2002 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,108 mi
Last recorded163,108 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 OGL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 163,108 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 14 May 2025 160,023 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 149,530 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

subframe corroded

Pass 17 May 2023 143,159 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 130,698 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 124,449 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 106,720 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 90,193 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 90,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 78,250 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 76,790 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 76,986 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 118,914 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 69,320 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 69,318 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 65,319 miles

O/S/F,N/S/R TYRES SIDE WALL CRACKED

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 3 Dec 2008 65,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b) DANGEROUS

O/S/F,N/S/R TYRES SIDE WALL CRACKED

Pass 2 Nov 2007 60,472 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 60,472 miles

Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Fail 5 May 2006 52,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 May 2006 52,037 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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BG52 OGL is a 2002 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BG52 OGL, 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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BG52 OGL is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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