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EK52 ZXE

2002 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,510 mi
Last recorded64,510 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 ZXE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 64,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm approx + discs poor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 64,497 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle or inside (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted separated from backing + discs poor condition (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexi area (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm approx + discs poor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 64,055 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 63,722 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 63,475 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 63,237 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 62,679 miles

Nearside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 25 Mar 2021 62,677 miles

Windscreen washer not working pump not working (3.5 (a))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 17 Mar 2020 62,348 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 62,348 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 61,798 miles

front exhaust condition

Pass 20 Mar 2018 61,322 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

all tyre conditions

Pass 15 Mar 2017 60,494 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2016 59,711 miles

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 23 Mar 2015 59,141 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Mar 2015 59,129 miles

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 Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 57,998 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 57,115 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 57,115 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 55,219 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 55,218 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2010 54,063 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 52,118 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 50,587 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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EK52 ZXE is a 2002 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 EK52 ZXE, 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 EK52 ZXE registered?

EK52 ZXE is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 23 October 2002.

Is EK52 ZXE safe to buy?

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