2002 BMW X5 3.0L Petrol · B16 UMK
2002 BMW X5 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 144,000 miles. MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,000 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B16 UMK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 144,000 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.
B16 UMK 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 (B16 UMK) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
B16 UMK Mileage History
- 15/03/2023129,699 mi
- 12/03/2024134,957 mi+5,258 mi
- 17/04/2024134,960 mi+3 mi
- 14/04/2025142,237 mi+7,277 mi
- 27/03/2026144,000 mi+1,763 mi
Average of roughly 4,715 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X5 (E53)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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