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RJ52 AOA

2002 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,273 mi
Last recorded80,273 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 AOA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 80,273 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 78,611 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 72,304 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 69,156 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 67,905 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 65,823 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Mar 2018 65,790 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear fog light not working

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer has broken away and is resting onto rear bumper valance and burning the bumper (7.1.2)

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

engine and suspension warning light on

Pass 19 Jul 2017 61,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake just reached the pass rate

Fail 17 Jul 2017 61,747 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jun 2016 55,318 miles

Noise from N/S/F suspension.

Oil leaks.

Pass 14 Jul 2015 49,124 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 23 Jul 2014 43,650 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 40,543 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2013 40,543 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 36,884 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 31,182 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 31,182 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 24,068 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 24,068 miles

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

Steering noise

Pass 15 Jan 2009 20,921 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 20,920 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 17,792 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 13,668 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 12,157 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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RJ52 AOA is a 2002 BMW X5 in Silver 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 RJ52 AOA, 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 RJ52 AOA registered?

RJ52 AOA is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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