2002 BMW X5 2.9L Diesel · AEZ 6161
2002 BMW X5 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 02 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 226,670 miles. MOT valid until 23 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 226,670 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AEZ 6161 Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 226,670 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AEZ 6161 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW X5 (AEZ 6161) between October 2017 and May 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (26 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm Front most bush excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
AEZ 6161 Mileage History
- 09/10/2017164,212 mi
- 16/10/2017164,216 mi+4 mi
- 15/10/2018170,073 mi+5,857 mi
- 19/10/2019175,301 mi+5,228 mi
- 21/10/2019175,365 mi+64 mi
- 06/10/2020182,956 mi+7,591 mi
- 18/10/2021190,041 mi+7,085 mi
- 13/02/2023200,552 mi+10,511 mi
- 13/02/2023200,552 mi
- 25/05/2024212,237 mi+11,685 mi
- 09/05/2025218,132 mi+5,895 mi
- 19/05/2026226,670 mi+8,538 mi
Average of roughly 7,256 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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