2002 BMW X5 3.0L Petrol · B12 STJ

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of deferred mechanical repairs. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 99,007 miles passed, it flagged several new advisories including a thin offside rear brake pad and a deteriorated nearside front CV boot. The persistence of an oil leak across every recorded test back to at least 2022 suggests that the owners are only addressing faults when they approach an MOT failure threshold rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is unusually low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,125 miles per year. However, a significant data anomaly exists in the record between September 2023 and September 2024, where the mileage jumps from 983,376 to 98,923 miles. Assuming this is a clerical error and the lower figure is correct, the car has seen very little use relative to its age. This low usage correlates with the perishing of the rear tyres noted in September 2024, as rubber components degrade due to age and stagnation rather than mechanical wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the drivetrain and braking system. The CV shaft boots have been flagged as severely deteriorated on multiple sides since 2022, indicating a recurring failure to replace these inexpensive components which will eventually lead to expensive drive joint failure and grease loss. The rear parking brake grabbing issue noted in 2024 and the thin pads noted in 2025 suggest the braking system requires immediate attention and potential overhaul. Given the consistent oil leaks, a professional inspection of the engine bay is necessary to determine if the leak is a simple gasket or a more significant seal failure exacerbated by the vehicle's age.