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X6 DEX

2002 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

166,490 mi
Last recorded166,490 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX6 DEX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 166,490 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

boot floor has some corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2025 163,377 miles

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode (part of flexi)

Offside Rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode (part of flexi)

boot floor has some corrosion

slight oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2025 163,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode (part of flexi)

Offside Rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode (part of flexi)

boot floor has some corrosion

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2024 161,091 miles

headlamp lenses starting to deterioate

Fail 5 Apr 2024 161,091 miles

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

headlamp lenses starting to deterioate

Pass 23 Sep 2022 160,060 miles

noise from o/s/r handbrake shoes

Fail 23 Sep 2022 160,060 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

noise from o/s/r handbrake shoes

Pass 28 Sep 2021 158,833 miles

o/s/r boot floor has corrosion

suspension self leveling system faulty on dash

Fail 21 Sep 2021 158,788 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

o/s/r boot floor has corrosion

suspension self leveling system faulty on dash

Pass 29 Sep 2020 156,580 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 156,520 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 150,442 miles

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 23 Mar 2018 146,010 miles

n/s/f lower ball joint has slight play

Fail 23 Mar 2018 146,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n /s/f lower ball joint has slight play

Fail 14 Mar 2018 145,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n /s/f lower ball joint has slight play

Pass 9 Mar 2017 13,922 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 139,010 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 126,223 miles

n/s/f metal brake pipe starting to corrode

n/s/r metal brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/f metal brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/r metal brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2015 114,223 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 114,223 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 101,064 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Various bulb warnings on dash, most likely caused by non can bus LED bulbs fitted.

Pass 8 Oct 2013 97,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

break pipes corrodeded

rear tyres going out of shape on inner edges

Pass 11 Sep 2012 90,415 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 84,973 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 78,040 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 69,265 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 69,265 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 58,436 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 47,481 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 38,966 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 38,954 miles

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

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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X6 DEX is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X6 DEX, 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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X6 DEX is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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