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852 JW

2002 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

27,671 mi
Last recorded27,671 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration852 JW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 27,671 miles

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 rear subframe bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear ferrules & rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2024 27,614 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 27,507 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 27,119 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 26,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 26,987 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 26,940 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 26,743 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 26,705 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 26,691 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 26,588 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 26,391 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 26,173 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 24,997 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 24,220 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2011 22,584 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 21,537 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 20,836 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 19,031 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 17,250 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 15,435 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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852 JW is a 2002 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 852 JW, 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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852 JW is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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