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BN52 YHO

2002 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161,720 mi
Last recorded161,720 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 YHO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 161,720 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 161,720 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 158,340 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 158,340 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 148,797 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 141,399 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 137,028 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016
Pass 7 Apr 2015 123,952 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 118,777 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 112,471 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 112,471 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 102,006 miles

gearbox selector problem

Pass 3 Apr 2010 91,026 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 91,026 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 82,550 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 82,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 71,720 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2006 57,209 miles

Cut in side wall of N/S front tyre

FRont brake discs worn

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2006 57,199 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Cut in side wall of N/S front tyre

Front brake discs worn

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

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

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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BN52 YHO is a 2002 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BN52 YHO, 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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BN52 YHO is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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