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RK52 WHE

2002 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

92,774 mi
Last recorded92,774 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 WHE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 92,774 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 92,535 miles

Underside and Sills covered

Pass 18 Aug 2023 91,988 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 91,420 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 91,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 90,538 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 90,537 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 89,947 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 89,572 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 89,384 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 87,922 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 86,533 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 85,538 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 84,085 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 82,734 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 75,699 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres worn inner edges

offside front constant velocity gaitor slightly perished

Pass 28 Jul 2011 66,301 miles

o/s/f cv gaiter perishing

Fail 27 Jul 2011 66,301 miles

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

o/s/f cv gaiter perishing

Pass 25 Aug 2010 57,483 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 51,199 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

windscreen washers weak

Pass 3 Sep 2008 41,744 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 31,995 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 25,169 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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RK52 WHE is a 2002 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RK52 WHE, 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 RK52 WHE registered?

RK52 WHE is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 3 September 2002.

Is RK52 WHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK52 WHE shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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