2002 BMW X5 2.9L Diesel · X5 ABP
2002 BMW X5 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 109,285 miles. MOT expired on 09 Aug 2012. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Aug 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,285 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
X5 ABP Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2011
- 109,285 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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X5 ABP Mileage History
- 27/02/200637,929 mi
- 01/03/200637,929 mi
- 05/06/200781,985 mi+44,056 mi
- 06/06/2008111,928 mi+29,943 mi
- 02/07/2009145,646 mi+33,718 mi
- 06/07/2009145,752 mi+106 mi
- 16/07/2010163,153 mi+17,401 mi
- 21/07/2011174,666 mi+11,513 mi
- 10/08/2011109,285 mi-65,381 mi
Average of roughly 13,098 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
X5 ABP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW X5 (X5 ABP) between February 2006 and August 2011.
The record contains 7 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”; “Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)”.
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