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BK52 FVW

2002 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 FVW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025
Fail 16 Dec 2024 208,453 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 200,724 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 200,693 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 194,184 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 187,369 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2020 180,847 miles

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

diesel smell under bonnet / around engine, but no visible signs of leak, advised to check

parking brake effort slightly weak

Fail 11 Dec 2020 180,847 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

diesel smell under bonnet / around engine, but no visible signs of leak, advised to check

parking brake effort slightly weak

Pass 6 Dec 2019 173,081 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

drivers door handle slightly stiff to operate from outside of vehicle

Pass 10 Dec 2018 162,840 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 152,266 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 141,739 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 131,358 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 120,599 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 120,599 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 112,275 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

deterioration both front anti roll bar link arms upper dust covers.

rear brake pads wearing low.

rear wiper blade not clearing screen.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 27 Nov 2012 103,152 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing low outer edges.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 17 Nov 2011 95,610 miles

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

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 18 Nov 2010 88,432 miles

deterioration susp.and axle components,but no attention required at present time.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 9 Dec 2009 81,452 miles

front torque/reaction arm inner bushes becoming soft.

Fail 8 Dec 2009 81,446 miles

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

front torque/reaction arm inner bushes becoming soft.

Pass 5 Oct 2009 80,283 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 80,205 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 72,933 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 72,933 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 65,595 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 55,206 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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BK52 FVW is a 2002 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BK52 FVW, 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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BK52 FVW is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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