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RE52 ZJZ

2002 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,613 mi
Last recorded143,613 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 ZJZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 143,613 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 143,612 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 141,470 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 136,713 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 132,153 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 130,001 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 124,164 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 119,875 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 116,598 miles

Front Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2018 113,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe from flexi to flexi corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front most suspension arm play (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe from flexi to flexi corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear most suspension arm play (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front most bushs (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 109,747 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipe joining to flexi correded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear most suspension arm slight play (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear sub bushes slightly perished (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 106,269 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 106,269 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 102,698 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 99,637 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 94,244 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 85,068 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 83,856 miles

small chip n/s f screen

Fail 1 Feb 2011 83,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

small chip n/s f screen

Pass 27 Jan 2010 76,710 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 76,698 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

tyres rear nearside and offside worn on inner edges ! been on the front of vehicle at some stage !

Pass 26 Jan 2009 67,297 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 67,297 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 54,825 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 54,803 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 44,038 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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RE52 ZJZ is a 2002 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RE52 ZJZ, 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 ZJZ registered?

RE52 ZJZ is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 15 October 2002.

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