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X50 SYD

2002 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

133,053 mi
Last recorded133,053 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 133,053 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 133,052 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 132,631 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 131,436 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 130,662 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 128,194 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 123,963 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 119,849 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 115,290 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 111,984 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 106,057 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn and inner sidewall split

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn

Pass 16 Nov 2015 99,584 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 99,584 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 94,388 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 88,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 88,933 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 85,306 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 80,715 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 77,874 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 69,181 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 58,749 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 46,552 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 35,117 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 SYD is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 SYD, 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 X50 SYD registered?

X50 SYD is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 3 September 2002.

Is X50 SYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X50 SYD shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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