2002 BMW X5 3.0L Petrol · 1420 MZ
2002 BMW X5 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 106,584 miles. MOT valid until 22 Nov 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2002
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,584 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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1420 MZ Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/10/2026
- 106,584 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
1420 MZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW X5 (1420 MZ) between June 2006 and October 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 26 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
1420 MZ Mileage History
- 19/06/200634,955 mi
- 29/05/200740,873 mi+5,918 mi
- 30/05/200740,873 mi
- 20/06/200848,536 mi+7,663 mi
- 19/06/200955,088 mi+6,552 mi
- 09/07/201061,376 mi+6,288 mi
- 06/07/201169,218 mi+7,842 mi
- 07/07/201169,221 mi+3 mi
- 05/07/201274,021 mi+4,800 mi
- 17/07/201274,079 mi+58 mi
- 10/07/201377,989 mi+3,910 mi
- 11/07/201481,944 mi+3,955 mi
- 15/07/201481,077 mi-867 mi
- 09/07/201584,286 mi+3,209 mi
- 08/07/201687,199 mi+2,913 mi
- 13/07/201687,407 mi+208 mi
- 12/07/201790,210 mi+2,803 mi
- 19/07/201790,388 mi+178 mi
- 12/07/201893,895 mi+3,507 mi
- 11/07/201996,998 mi+3,103 mi
- 17/11/2021100,682 mi+3,684 mi
- 16/11/2022101,827 mi+1,145 mi
- 23/11/2022101,827 mi
- 17/11/2023102,791 mi+964 mi
- 19/11/2024104,003 mi+1,212 mi
- 03/11/2025105,065 mi+1,062 mi
- 26/10/2026106,584 mi+1,519 mi
Average of roughly 3,519 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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