2002 BMW X5 4.4L Petrol · A18 WRS
2002 BMW X5 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 13 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 178,442 miles. MOT expired on 25 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,442 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A18 WRS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2025
- 178,442 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A18 WRS 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 (A18 WRS) between March 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
A18 WRS Mileage History
- 28/03/2022177,636 mi
- 26/10/2023178,142 mi+506 mi
- 17/10/2024178,429 mi+287 mi
- 29/09/2025178,441 mi+12 mi
- 29/09/2025178,442 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 230 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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