2002 BMW X54.6L Petrol

The 2002 BMW X5 presents a clean roadworthiness status as of the most recent test. On 17 June 2025 at 137,329 miles the vehicle passed with no defects recorded, and the maintenance trend across the available history is stable with no advisories or failures carrying forward. The earlier 17 June 2025 failure at 137,326 miles shows no defects logged, indicating a clerical or non-mechanical rejection rather than a fault-driven test outcome. Mileage accumulation has been light for a 24-year-old vehicle. The record shows 124,960 miles on 29 April 2023, rising to 129,940 miles by 10 June 2024 and 137,329 miles by June 2025, equating to roughly 5,700 miles per year overall. A gap exists between the 11 March 2022 pass and the 29 April 2023 test with no mileage figure supplied for 2022, but the subsequent annual increments are modest and consistent with gentle use or periods of storage. Given the absence of any flagged advisories across suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions, the DVSA data alone reveals no recurring mechanical or structural concerns. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of subframe and chassis integrity, as BMW X5 models of this era are prone to hidden structural rust not always visible at test. The low annual mileage suggests the previous keeper maintained basic upkeep, though standing time can accelerate perishable component degradation such as tyres and flexible brake hoses. In-person checks should prioritise underbody condition, drivetrain oil leaks, and operation of the all-wheel-drive system. The clean MOT trail implies responsible ownership, but the age demands verification of consumables replaced outside the test regime rather than reliance on the certificate alone.