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X50 KSS

2002 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

114,631 mi
Last recorded114,631 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX50 KSS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 114,631 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around subframe (1.1.11 (c))

underbody has surface rust

Pass 8 Oct 2022 114,278 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play second hand part fitted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 114,278 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour osr/nsr (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit modified so that its function is affected unequal level on nsr ( 3cm lower than osr) (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 107,240 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 107,238 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Over Axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 103,679 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated osf (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 101,084 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 101,084 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 98,916 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 98,916 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 96,620 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 90,539 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 90,536 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 86,655 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 81,193 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 26 Jul 2014 81,193 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 76,231 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 72,905 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 70,629 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 67,813 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 62,101 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 54,253 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 44,851 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 35,960 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 32,616 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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X50 KSS is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 X50 KSS, 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 X50 KSS registered?

X50 KSS is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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