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SJ52 NVC

2002 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

181,264 mi
Last recorded181,264 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ52 NVC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 181,264 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 177,573 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 16 Feb 2024 173,940 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 169,270 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 4 Nov 2021 162,125 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 157,948 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 154,216 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 145,279 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 135,864 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 125,923 miles

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 27 Oct 2015 115,807 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 108,720 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 101,493 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 96,000 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 95,999 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 89,301 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 89,300 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 82,517 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 79,729 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 73,602 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 59,750 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 39,545 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 33,071 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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SJ52 NVC is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 SJ52 NVC, 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 SJ52 NVC registered?

SJ52 NVC is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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