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RF52 WJD

2002 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,852 mi
Last recorded186,852 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 WJD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 186,852 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 186,521 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 185,863 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 185,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 180,106 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 180,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 172,557 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 162,468 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 152,240 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 14,590 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 145,490 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 14,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 139,492 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 139,460 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 136,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 133,391 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 133,391 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 128,946 miles

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

all four tyres wearing close to limit in center of tread

front 255/50/19/103v

rear 285/45/19/107v michelin

slight wear in offside steering rack inner track rod joint

Pass 22 Dec 2009 19,205 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 106,992 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 95,064 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

o/s front indicator using reserve element

Fail 12 Dec 2007 95,064 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

o/s front indicator using reserve element

Pass 1 Dec 2006 87,157 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 65,802 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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RF52 WJD is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc 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 RF52 WJD, 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 RF52 WJD registered?

RF52 WJD is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 16 December 2002.

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