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DG02 BVS

2002 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 BVS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023

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

Pass 25 May 2022 131,516 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 130,755 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2021 130,755 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 May 2020 130,715 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 130,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 119,392 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 114,172 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 113,884 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement All 4 mountings (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 108,892 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 108,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 102,302 miles

knocking noise from rear of vehicle when taking off or braking sharp

rear brake pads will soon need attention

Pass 23 Jul 2013 93,058 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 87,229 miles

both front lower arms[inner bushs starting to seperate from bonding]o/side lower arm[rear dust/cover showing signs of wear and tear

Fail 3 Aug 2012 87,218 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

both front lower arms[inner bushs starting to seperate from bonding]o/side lower arm[rear dust/cover showing signs of wear and tear

Pass 28 Jul 2011 80,327 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 73,624 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 73,622 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 63,791 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 54,409 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 45,553 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 37,275 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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DG02 BVS is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DG02 BVS, 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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DG02 BVS is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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