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VA52 VVJ

2002 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,235 mi
Last recorded100,235 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 VVJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 100,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 26 Oct 2024 95,857 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 92,533 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 92,533 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding and getting hot (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 89,571 miles

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

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

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2021 85,975 miles

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

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

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2020 84,106 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 81,899 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 78,570 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 77,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 76,086 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 74,935 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 74,922 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Vehicle fitted with engine/undercovers

Pass 21 Oct 2014 73,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 70,442 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 67,651 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 56,689 miles

Front brake pipes to flexi showing signs of rust

Pass 18 Nov 2010 56,689 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 56,689 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 47,957 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 40,152 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 34,370 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 27,861 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 22,207 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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VA52 VVJ is a 2002 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VA52 VVJ, 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 VA52 VVJ registered?

VA52 VVJ is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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