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RE52 HJG

2002 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,313 mi
Last recorded163,313 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 HJG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 163,313 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 157,284 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 150,666 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (rear section) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 132,940 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 129,385 miles

Headlights are slightly opaque but showing beam image although slightly reduced

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated but legible

Pass 3 Oct 2018

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2017 122,581 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 120,095 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 115,637 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 109,578 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 98,673 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 96,183 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 93,064 miles

NSF BRKA DISC SCORED,REAR FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Pass 10 May 2010 88,761 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 88,713 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 85,012 miles

both rear tyres worn on edge of tread

Pass 21 May 2008 81,678 miles

bonnet release sticking

both front tyres low on tread

Fail 20 May 2008 81,634 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bonnet release sticking

both front tyres low on tread

Pass 24 May 2007 76,856 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 65,265 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 64,743 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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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RE52 HJG is a 2002 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RE52 HJG, 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 RE52 HJG registered?

RE52 HJG is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 8 October 2002.

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