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X5 ECV

2002 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,363 mi
Last recorded113,363 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 ECV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2026 113,363 miles

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 110,123 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 109,899 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 109,196 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 108,280 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 107,267 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 106,382 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 104,381 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 101,999 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 98,360 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 96,244 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 91,806 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 85,708 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 79,470 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 76,411 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 72,330 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 68,536 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 67,274 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 52,159 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 43,335 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 42,600 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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X5 ECV is a 2002 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X5 ECV, 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 X5 ECV registered?

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

Is X5 ECV safe to buy?

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