2002 BMW X5 2.9L Diesel · LG52 UVY
2002 BMW X5 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 15 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 127,278 miles. MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,278 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LG52 UVY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2025
- 127,278 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LG52 UVY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW X5 (LG52 UVY) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
LG52 UVY Mileage History
- 22/12/2023117,109 mi
- 29/12/2023117,149 mi+40 mi
- 29/12/2023117,153 mi+4 mi
- 06/12/2024122,341 mi+5,188 mi
- 03/12/2025127,278 mi+4,937 mi
Average of roughly 5,217 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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