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WA02 ZFR

2002 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,042 mi
Last recorded65,042 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 ZFR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 65,042 miles

23 YR OLD...VERY GOOD UNDERSIDE/CONDITION FOR AGE ETC ETC,,

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 65,039 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

23 YR OLD...VERY GOOD UNDERSIDE/CONDITION FOR AGE ETC ETC,,

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 63,269 miles

22 YR OLD ETC ETC,,P3..........

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 60,762 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 59,629 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

feal cap seal detriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2022 58,524 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front brake binding

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 11 Feb 2021 57,139 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Feb 2020 35,691 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Feb 2019 54,396 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Feb 2018 53,043 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 51,627 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2016 48,738 miles

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

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

child seats fitted n/s/r & centre

Pass 17 Feb 2015 46,002 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 42,001 miles

brake fluid level low

child seat fitted centre rear

Pass 26 Feb 2013 39,381 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 39,381 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 37,450 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 37,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2011 35,370 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 34,249 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 34,249 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 103,249 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 32,495 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 30,556 miles

Metal inserts on rear subframe mounting rubber bushes,seperating from rubber.

Small cut in offside front tyre outer side wall.

Pass 22 Feb 2007 27,517 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 27,516 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Both front and rear brake pads worn close to wear sensors

Power steering hose has oil misting on rubber part of hose.

Pass 15 Feb 2006 22,786 miles

Slight cracking and scuff marks on all road tyre side walls.

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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WA02 ZFR is a 2002 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WA02 ZFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA02 ZFR registered?

WA02 ZFR is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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The MOT history for WA02 ZFR shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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