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X500 KJB

2002 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,186 mi
Last recorded161,186 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX500 KJB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 161,186 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 161,185 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened marked white. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened marked white. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 156,192 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge req asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 151,870 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 145,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 145,651 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 139,174 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 137,712 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/sand n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 136,006 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 135,999 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 133,081 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 130,086 miles

2xrear exhaust mounts detiorated

Centre a haunt mount broken

Front Both tyres cracking

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 126,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Aug 2016 126,070 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 122,582 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust mount hanger broken

offside rear exhaust mount detiorated

vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck headlight aims

Fail 20 Aug 2015 122,540 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust mount hanger broken

offside rear exhaust mount detiorated

vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck headlight aims

Pass 11 Aug 2014 118,454 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 113,102 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 104,996 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 101,835 miles

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

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

low effort n/s park brake

Pass 5 Apr 2011 101,835 miles

low effort n/s park brake

Pass 31 Mar 2010 96,706 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 96,694 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 92,405 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 87,483 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 82,435 miles

parking brake performance only just meets minimum requirement

wear in offside of steering rack, but not excessive

Fail 3 Apr 2007 82,423 miles

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

parking brake performance only just meets minimum requirement

wear in offside of steering rack, but not excessive

Pass 7 Apr 2006 70,920 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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X500 KJB is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KJB, 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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X500 KJB is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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