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DF02 JLX

2002 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

164,452 mi
Last recorded164,452 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 JLX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 164,452 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount slightly rough on rotation (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 164,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount slightly rough on rotation (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 153,133 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Centre (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 143,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 136,503 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 132,508 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 132,508 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 126,375 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 126,375 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 118,354 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 118,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 109,965 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 104,325 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

under tray fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2017 104,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 100,420 miles

Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 96,794 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 92,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 88,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Sep 2012 85,301 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 82,307 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010
Pass 14 Sep 2009 73,133 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 68,442 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 60,994 miles

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

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

center exhaust cracked in a couple of places

Pass 7 Jul 2006 46,715 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 33,566 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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DF02 JLX is a 2002 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 DF02 JLX, 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 DF02 JLX registered?

DF02 JLX is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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