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SD02 XEM

2002 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

166,821 mi
Last recorded166,821 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD02 XEM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2025 166,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 165,825 miles

Handbrake only just made minimum requirement , recommend adjustment.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 165,825 miles

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

Handbrake only just made minimum requirement , recommend adjustment.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 163,863 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 162,256 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 159,421 miles

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

Handbrake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (Nearside & Offside Rear)

Nearside & Offside Front Headlamps slightly discoloured

Pass 11 Nov 2020 155,715 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside Front (leading to Brake Flexi Pipe) (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside Rear (leading to Brake Flexi Pipe) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2019 148,886 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment BOTH SIDES (1.1.18 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 143,770 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 138,793 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 129,868 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 120,527 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 112,769 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 104,778 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 104,778 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 100,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2011 88,808 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

accessory component in windscreen area

front inner brake discs worn/rusting

rear tyres worn both sides

Fail 7 May 2011 88,808 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

accessory component in windscreen area

front inner brake discs worn/rusting

rear tyres worn both sides

Fail 28 Jan 2011 86,118 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 82,199 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 80,474 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 69,984 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 69,984 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 60,993 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 60,992 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW. †OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER C V GAITOR SPLITTING.

Fail 14 Jun 2006 48,714 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 48,714 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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SD02 XEM is a 2002 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 SD02 XEM, 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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SD02 XEM is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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