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1420 MZ

2002 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

105,065 mi
Last recorded105,065 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1420 MZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 105,065 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 104,003 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 102,791 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 101,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 101,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 100,682 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 96,998 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2018 93,895 miles

Front brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 19 Jul 2017 90,388 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 90,210 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 87,407 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 8 Jul 2016 87,199 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 9 Jul 2015 84,286 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 81,077 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 81,944 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

both rear brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 10 Jul 2013 77,989 miles

rear brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 17 Jul 2012 74,079 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 74,021 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 69,221 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 69,218 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 61,376 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 55,088 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 48,536 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 40,873 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 40,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 34,955 miles

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

Rear 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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1420 MZ is a 2002 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 1420 MZ, 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 1420 MZ registered?

1420 MZ is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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