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X5 VLG

2002 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,584 mi
Last recorded132,584 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 VLG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 132,584 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 129,936 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 127,004 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 127,004 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 124,290 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 122,253 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 120,931 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 117,864 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 113,961 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 109,130 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 109,130 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 104,692 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 100,034 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 100,034 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 94,345 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 94,345 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 87,954 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 87,664 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 84,156 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 81,200 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 75,553 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 68,682 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS SPLIT ON OUTER WALL

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 68,428 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS SPLIT ON OUTER WALL

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 61,817 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 61,817 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 52,634 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 52,412 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 46,170 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 VLG is a 2002 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VLG, 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 X5 VLG registered?

X5 VLG is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 17 April 2002.

Is X5 VLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X5 VLG shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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