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21 MKL

2002 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

123,700 mi
Last recorded123,700 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration21 MKL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 123,700 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 123,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 121,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 117,316 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 113,794 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 110,922 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 108,284 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 103,487 miles

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

steering rack damp

Pass 1 Feb 2018 100,485 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 97,584 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 93,617 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 91,715 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 91,689 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 85,271 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 83,011 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 76,663 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 76,662 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 66,432 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 51,050 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 43,009 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 33,937 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all four tyres wearing close to legal limit

Pass 2 Mar 2006 29,053 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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21 MKL is a 2002 BMW X5 in Silver 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 21 MKL, 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 21 MKL registered?

21 MKL is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 11 March 2002.

Is 21 MKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 21 MKL 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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