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RX02 FBB

2002 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

116,882 mi
Last recorded116,882 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 FBB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 116,882 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 110,744 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2023 104,417 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 104,392 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 96,518 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 96,207 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 89,650 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 89,150 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 73,684 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2019 73,562 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 72,846 miles

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

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

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

under-trays fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2018 72,846 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

under-trays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2017 70,308 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 70,308 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 65,111 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 65,289 miles

oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2015 62,589 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2014 58,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 58,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 54,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

ch[ld seat on o/s/r adult seat

Fail 29 Aug 2013 54,045 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

ch[ld seat on o/s/r adult seat

Pass 1 Sep 2012 48,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

child seat on /s/r adult seat

Fail 29 Aug 2012 48,998 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

child seat on /s/r adult seat

Pass 30 Aug 2011 44,205 miles

All three rear seat belts not tested, child seat fitted

Front pads getting low

Near side front tyre NAIl

Nera side roof rack slightly loose

Side wear on rear tyres 4 wheel alignment is erquired to fix this problem

Fail 30 Aug 2011 44,205 miles

All three rear seat belts not tested, child seat fitted

Front pads getting low

Near side front tyre NAIl

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nera side roof rack slightly loose

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Side wear on rear tyres 4 wheel alignment is erquired to fix this problem

Pass 29 Jul 2010 37,329 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 35,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 35,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 30,773 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 26,636 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 22,549 miles

front brake pads low , front outer cv gaiters perished

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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RX02 FBB is a 2002 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RX02 FBB, 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 RX02 FBB registered?

RX02 FBB is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 3 April 2002.

Is RX02 FBB safe to buy?

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