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RO52 RUS

2002 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

167,530 mi
Last recorded167,530 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 RUS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 167,530 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nsf rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 166,423 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 165,276 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 164,413 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 163,754 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 159,225 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 154,591 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 148,698 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 142,152 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 132,484 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 132,275 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 127,982 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 121,903 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine managment light on

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2013 117,195 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 111,466 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 107,851 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 102,635 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 95,307 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 79,164 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 2,926 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 2,926 miles

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

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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RO52 RUS is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 RO52 RUS, 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 RO52 RUS registered?

RO52 RUS is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is RO52 RUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO52 RUS shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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