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EJ52 NXR

2002 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

234,482 mi
Last recorded234,482 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 NXR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 234,482 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 105,109 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 74,253 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 71,560 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 146,148 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2022 146,148 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 140,393 miles

Handbrake requirements only just met, requires repair or adjustment.

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 136,144 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 136,140 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 125,526 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine covers & under trays fitteds

offside rear tyre wearing on inner tread

Fail 22 Jan 2018 125,526 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine covers & under trays fitteds

offside rear tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 4 Jan 2016 114,200 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 109,298 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 109,277 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 99,322 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 92,495 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel smell engine bay

Pass 27 Nov 2010 86,717 miles

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

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

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

fuel smell engine bay

Pass 30 Nov 2009 80,148 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 70,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jun 2008 70,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2007 57,942 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 57,942 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 50,001 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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EJ52 NXR is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EJ52 NXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ52 NXR registered?

EJ52 NXR is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 27 November 2002.

Is EJ52 NXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ52 NXR shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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