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X55 JMR

2002 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

75,661 mi
Last recorded75,661 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX55 JMR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 75,661 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 74,395 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 73,173 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 73,173 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))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 72,457 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 71,514 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 70,536 miles

CORROSION ON BOTH FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPES,WOULD ADVISE TO HAVE REPLACED.OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER CONSTANT VELOCITY GAITER STARTING TO LEAK GREASE.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Feb 2020 69,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 68,524 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 66,343 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

passenger rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2017 65,018 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner shoulder wear (4.1.E.1)

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 18 Feb 2017 65,018 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner shoulder wear (4.1.E.1)

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 8 Mar 2016 63,454 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

front suspension components corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2015 60,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condensation in offside headlamp, image poor

slight movement in front suspension bushes

Pass 6 Mar 2014 57,964 miles

brake pipes corroding

headlamps condensated and frosted causing a poor beam image

sill covers and undertrays fitted

tyres wearing unevenly and getting low in places

Fail 1 Mar 2014 57,936 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes starting to corrode.

poor beam pattern in both headlights.

tyres getting low.

Pass 2 Mar 2013 52,633 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 52,633 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 47,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2012

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2011 37,495 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 32,577 miles

plastic covers unable to check some items

Pass 13 Mar 2009 29,593 miles

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Pass 7 Mar 2008 26,658 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 23,382 miles

unable to test certain items due to plastic shielding

Pass 15 Mar 2006 19,556 miles

Advise: front brake pads and discs worn

Advise: rear brake pads heavily worn

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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X55 JMR is a 2002 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 X55 JMR, 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 X55 JMR registered?

X55 JMR is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 13 May 2002.

Is X55 JMR safe to buy?

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