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EJ52 SZX

2002 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

239,980 mi
Last recorded239,980 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 SZX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 239,980 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 239,980 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 235,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Covers fitted to the underside restricting access. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 235,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Covers fitted to the underside restricting access. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 230,081 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 220,771 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 214,908 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2022 214,908 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 207,782 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 207,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp cover smoky (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cover polished (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 202,923 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 195,647 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 195,647 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 183,262 miles

Nearside Front poor on balance test 22% variance/needs attention

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulder is void of tread/almost to exposed cords. (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both sides (1.3.2d)

Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired both sides (1.5.1c)

parking brake is on the minimum requirement/ needs attention

Fail 19 Apr 2018 183,237 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. poor on balance test 22% variance (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulder is void of tread/almost to exposed cords. (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both sides (1.3.2d)

Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired both sides (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2017
Pass 9 Aug 2016

Nearside Front Tyre worn on the edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on the edge

Pass 25 Aug 2015 159,538 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 149,387 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 137,947 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 26,273 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 115,365 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 102,973 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 95,114 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 84,667 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 74,325 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 74,321 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 59,113 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 SZX is a 2002 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SZX, 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 EJ52 SZX registered?

EJ52 SZX is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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