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18 LES

2002 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

164,320 mi
Last recorded164,320 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration18 LES
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 164,320 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 164,216 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))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 159,254 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 11 Aug 2023 159,254 miles

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

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))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 156,012 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 148,960 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 144,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 144,250 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion to brake pipe upper to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear to outside tread of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion to brake pipe upper to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear to outside tread of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 135,236 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 131,800 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)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 127,532 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 123,362 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 11,560 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 106,614 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 104,703 miles

near side front tyre off side front tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2011 101,831 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 101,829 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 96,416 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 86,425 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 78,764 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 75,165 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 58,720 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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18 LES is a 2002 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 18 LES, 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 18 LES registered?

18 LES is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 15 February 2002.

Is 18 LES safe to buy?

The MOT history for 18 LES shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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