2002 BMW X5 3.0L Petrol · 3 MDW
2002 BMW X5 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 115,597 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2002
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,597 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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3 MDW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 115,597 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
3 MDW 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 (3 MDW) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
3 MDW Mileage History
- 24/08/2023107,155 mi
- 10/07/2024109,714 mi+2,559 mi
- 10/07/2024109,714 mi
- 08/07/2025112,085 mi+2,371 mi
- 10/07/2026115,597 mi+3,512 mi
Average of roughly 2,934 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X5 (E53)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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