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RUH 327

2002 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,143 mi
Last recorded129,143 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUH 327
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 129,143 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

steering heavy

Fail 31 Oct 2025 129,143 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

steering heavy

Pass 25 Oct 2024 128,492 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 127,734 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 127,001 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 126,003 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 125,053 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Oct 2019 122,032 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 117,818 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured ALL (4.4.3 (a))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 114,214 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 111,703 miles

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 108,131 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 108,131 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 102,193 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 97,648 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 97,648 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 93,845 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 90,222 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 84,816 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 80,522 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 75,159 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 75,136 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 70,575 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 64,866 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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RUH 327 is a 2002 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RUH 327, 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 RUH 327 registered?

RUH 327 is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 15 January 2002.

Is RUH 327 safe to buy?

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