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SJ02 ZVC

2002 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,581 mi
Last recorded136,581 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ02 ZVC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 136,581 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 129,139 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 112,762 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 112,753 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 107,588 miles

TYRES-Both rears worn on inside shoulders

Fail 13 Mar 2012 107,588 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

TYRES-Both rears worn on inside shoulders

Pass 21 Mar 2011 97,307 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 90,665 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 90,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 90,235 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)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 85,239 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 79,379 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 71,251 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 56,950 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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SJ02 ZVC is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SJ02 ZVC, 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 SJ02 ZVC registered?

SJ02 ZVC is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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