2002 BMW X5 3.0L Petrol · B111 SNB
2002 BMW X5 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Aug 2002. Recorded mileage 160,064 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,064 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B111 SNB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2025
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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B111 SNB 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 (B111 SNB) between January 2023 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
B111 SNB Mileage History
- 25/01/2024160,064 mi
- 25/01/2024160,064 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X5 (E53)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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