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YJ52 NJP

2002 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

180,815 mi
Last recorded180,815 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 NJP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 180,815 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 176,853 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 171,232 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 169,507 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 169,507 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 166,262 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lowerrear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 164,379 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 160,073 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 152,450 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 145,519 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 133,679 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 125,980 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 117,386 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 109,786 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 100,942 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 92,107 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side rear air spring suspect slightly lower than off side rear

Pass 4 Sep 2009 86,131 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 86,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 80,602 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 71,236 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 53,879 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 53,879 miles

Front Upper Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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YJ52 NJP is a 2002 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YJ52 NJP, 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 YJ52 NJP registered?

YJ52 NJP is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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The MOT history for YJ52 NJP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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