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SK52 XTW

2002 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

210,637 mi
Last recorded210,637 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 XTW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 210,637 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 204,580 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 198,080 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 196,893 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 192,021 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 188,134 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 184,917 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 181,269 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 176,990 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 173,281 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 168,344 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush droplink (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 162,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 157,737 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 150,124 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 144,293 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 139,904 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 133,944 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 122,190 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 111,349 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 111,349 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 100,962 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 90,759 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 62,263 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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SK52 XTW 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 95.7%.

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 SK52 XTW, 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 SK52 XTW registered?

SK52 XTW is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is SK52 XTW safe to buy?

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