2002 BMW X5 · 4,859 MOT tests
2002 BMW X5 reliability
2002 BMW X5s fail 39.2% of first MOT tests, 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 20 of 21 X5 years (4,859 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW X5s: 19.9%)
- 39.2%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW X5s: 19.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 14% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- 143,426
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,859
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2002 against the years either side
- 2001 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does better)
- 2003 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does worse)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1.3% of tests fail here (149% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 50% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2002 car carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
Common problems
What fails on a 2002 BMW X5
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics20.7%
- Brakes17%
- Suspension14.5%
- Body, chassis and structure11.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.1%
- Tyres7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 5.8%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Stop lamp not working 5.06%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 5.02%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.58%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 3.44%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 3.44%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.74%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (19.26%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (17.9%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (11.61%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.85%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.73%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2002 BMW X5 reliable?
2002 BMW X5s fail 39.2% of first MOT tests, 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 20 of 21 X5 years (4,859 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2002 BMW X5 MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (5.8% of tests), stop lamp not working (5.06% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (5.02% of tests).
How many miles should a 2002 BMW X5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 20, a typical 2002 BMW X5 shows 143,426 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2002 car?
A car first registered in 2002 carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
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