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A4 ALR

2002 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

151,905 mi
Last recorded151,905 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 ALR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 151,905 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs inner faces scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

brake pipes covered in greese

headlights deteriorated

registretion plate light out

Fail 20 Oct 2025 151,905 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs inner faces scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

brake pipes covered in greese

headlights deteriorated

registretion plate light out

Stop lamp(s) all not working both rear (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Oct 2024
Fail 19 Oct 2024

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 147,101 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 144,674 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 139,437 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 135,113 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 132,632 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 132,626 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 130,297 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 123,997 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 123,995 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 120,868 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 120,868 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 114,096 miles

Nearside Front 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 17 Sep 2014 114,096 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 5 Sep 2013 107,881 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 107,881 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 100,207 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 88,930 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 79,903 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 76,289 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 76,289 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 64,937 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 56,370 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 46,429 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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A4 ALR is a 2002 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 A4 ALR, 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 A4 ALR registered?

A4 ALR is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 19 April 2002.

Is A4 ALR safe to buy?

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