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XXR 985

2002 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,193 mi
Last recorded128,193 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXXR 985
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 128,193 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 127,566 miles

Fuel cap rubber seal deteriorated

Fail 29 Jun 2025 127,561 miles

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

Fuel cap rubber seal deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2024 126,377 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 124,770 miles

Front Both side ,back plated corroded / missing

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Needs attention (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 123,903 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 123,141 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 123,122 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 123,054 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 122,082 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 122,082 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 120,629 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 119,134 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 119,108 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 117,055 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 117,041 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 114,411 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 113,658 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Speedometer not complete (6.7.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 110,892 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2013

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2011 103,068 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 103,068 miles

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 98,320 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small split in n/s/r tyre (inner sidewall)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 90,030 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 88,250 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 88,250 miles

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 84,049 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 84,044 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2007 84,677 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 75,120 miles

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

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

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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XXR 985 is a 2002 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XXR 985, 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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XXR 985 is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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