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SD51 KCX

2002 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

107,586 mi
Last recorded107,586 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 KCX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 107,586 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 106,925 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 105,425 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 102,110 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 99,743 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 98,794 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 98,794 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 97,679 miles

both front brake pipes undersealed at time of test

Pass 6 Feb 2017 96,333 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 92,015 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 91,394 miles

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)

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

minor corrosion at various brake pipes

Pass 9 Jan 2014 88,060 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 87,074 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 83,851 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 80,418 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2010 80,418 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 73,856 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 70,889 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 70,889 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 67,529 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 67,529 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 58,634 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 47,475 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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SD51 KCX is a 2002 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SD51 KCX, 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 SD51 KCX registered?

SD51 KCX is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 4 January 2002.

Is SD51 KCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD51 KCX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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