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X500 COB

2002 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

130,204 mi
Last recorded130,204 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX500 COB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 130,204 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 128,710 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 125,985 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 123,283 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 118,846 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 117,526 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 114,399 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 109,478 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 105,360 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 101,910 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 97,819 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 92,410 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2013 88,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 85,713 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 82,030 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 78,693 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 74,342 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 69,989 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 64,914 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 60,433 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 58,483 miles
Fail 5 May 2005 58,457 miles

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

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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X500 COB is a 2002 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 X500 COB, 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 X500 COB?

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What year was X500 COB registered?

X500 COB is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 25 January 2002.

Is X500 COB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X500 COB shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X500 COB have outstanding finance?

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