CarVerify

Free Car Check

RX52 MUY

2002 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4398cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

131,393 mi
Last recorded131,393 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 MUY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 131,393 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2022 131,393 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 130,140 miles

Beake pad warning light on but new pads fitted all round.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 130,140 miles

Beake pad warning light on but new pads fitted all round.

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 129,940 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 128,275 miles

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

driver seat belt is slow to return back

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2019 128,270 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

driver seat belt is slow to return back

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2018 121,847 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished and misshapen

Fail 21 Sep 2018 121,847 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play boot split (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished and misshapen

Pass 27 Sep 2017 116,278 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 111,197 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Oct 2015 104,343 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 104,343 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 98,884 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2013 91,234 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 91,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 83,642 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 83,642 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 78,544 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 74,351 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 64,327 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 59,638 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 59,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

front inner brake pads appear low wheel off inspection advise

rear brake pads appear low wheel off inspection advise

Pass 3 May 2007 52,219 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 39,681 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
Full BMW X5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RX52 MUY is a 2002 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RX52 MUY, 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

How do I check the history of RX52 MUY?

You can check the full history of RX52 MUY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RX52 MUY registered?

RX52 MUY is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 12 September 2002.

Is RX52 MUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX52 MUY shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX52 MUY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RX52 MUY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.