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RX52 NRO

2002 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,976 mi
Last recorded161,976 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 NRO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 161,976 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 161,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 159,581 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 150,979 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 147,246 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 140,872 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Dec 2016 131,619 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear underbody pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rears slightly perishing (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r foglight not working o/s/r working correctly

Fail 2 Dec 2016 131,316 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear pipes between the two brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear underbody pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rears slightly perishing (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r foglight not working o/s/r working correctly

Pass 10 Dec 2015 122,256 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear underbody and both rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms front bushes (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished on inner edges

Fail 10 Dec 2015 122,256 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear underbody and both rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms front bushes (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished on inner edges

Pass 24 Sep 2013 120,226 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 120,226 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 117,883 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2011 114,123 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 110,036 miles

N/S O/S Front & Rear brake disc worn

N/S O/S Front door mirror glass worn

N/S O/S Front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 24 Jul 2009 84,688 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 66,387 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 52,958 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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RX52 NRO is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RX52 NRO, 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 RX52 NRO registered?

RX52 NRO is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 17 September 2002.

Is RX52 NRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX52 NRO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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