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A5 LMT

2002 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

104,292 mi
Last recorded104,292 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW X598,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 LMT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 104,292 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 103,808 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

few areas of corrosion

Fail 10 Jan 2025 103,804 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light flashing (4.5.4 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

few areas of corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2023 103,057 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear anti rattle device missing

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2022 102,076 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 101,637 miles

all four tyres perishing and cracking

rear brake pipes to flexy hoses rusty

rear exhaust clamps rusty but system still secure

Pass 4 Nov 2020 101,319 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine and transmission oily

Pass 25 Oct 2019 100,989 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorating

oil leaks engine bay

Pass 19 Oct 2018 99,261 miles

fuel cap seal perished

oily residue around engine and gearbox

Pass 25 Oct 2017 95,025 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 95,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 92,425 miles

fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

both rear air springs perished

Pass 16 Oct 2015 89,180 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear air spring perished

Pass 15 Oct 2014 86,548 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 82,823 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 82,804 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 79,571 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

tested on petrol

Pass 11 Oct 2011 75,675 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

airbag lamp on

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2010 71,410 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

airbag lamp on

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2009 65,991 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

airbag lamp on

Fail 24 Sep 2009 65,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

airbag lamp on

Pass 14 Oct 2008 59,875 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 53,033 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 43,782 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 43,706 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 63,706 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

O/S park brake effort low - Combind Park brake effort at 17% (min for MOT)

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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A5 LMT is a 2002 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 A5 LMT, 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 A5 LMT registered?

A5 LMT is a 2002 BMW X5, first registered on 16 August 2002.

Is A5 LMT safe to buy?

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