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YK52 BLM

2002 BMW X5

Blue Lpg 4619cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

97,823 mi
Last recorded97,823 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 BLM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 97,823 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 97,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 97,507 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2024 97,507 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024
Pass 13 Jul 2023 95,302 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 95,302 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 94,901 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 94,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 94,403 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 93,994 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 92,864 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 88,991 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 88,991 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 88,538 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 88,538 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 84,309 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 82,009 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 79,948 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 79,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 79,103 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 74,755 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 74,755 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 66,180 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 64,195 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2007 55,229 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 55,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 40,476 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 25,893 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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YK52 BLM is a 2002 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,619cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 YK52 BLM, 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 YK52 BLM registered?

YK52 BLM is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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