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WD51 LXN

2002 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,878 mi
Last recorded93,878 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD51 LXN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 93,878 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 89,486 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 89,486 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 82,817 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Slightly loose ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 82,817 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Slightly loose ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 77,816 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low on tread on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4xtyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 77,816 miles

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended centre seat belt jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low on tread on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4xtyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 73,021 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 31 Aug 2021 73,021 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Sep 2020 70,476 miles

both rear tyres worn on the inner edges

Nearside door mirror slightly damaged

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 70,469 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside door mirror slightly damaged

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 22 Aug 2019 66,971 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 64,385 miles

Front advise both front track control arm front bushes slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front advise nearside front mirror casing slightly damaged

advise all 4xtyres slightly cracking and perished

Pass 14 Sep 2017 60,532 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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WD51 LXN is a 2002 BMW X5 in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WD51 LXN, 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

How do I check the history of WD51 LXN?

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What year was WD51 LXN registered?

WD51 LXN is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is WD51 LXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD51 LXN shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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