2002 BMW X5 3.0L Petrol · C17 TYA

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a pass in November 2025 at 49,596 miles. The maintenance trend shows a recent instability marked by a significant failure just one day prior to that pass. The tester failed at 49,531 miles due to multiple emission failures, specifically high carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and lambda sensor readings. The immediate pass twenty-four hours later suggests the owner addressed the combustion system issues quickly, bringing the vehicle back to a compliant operating state. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,066 miles per year. Between December 2022 and December 2024, the car covered only 1,625 miles, indicating long periods of stationary time or very limited short-distance use. While this low mileage typically reduces mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain, it increases the risk of rubber component degradation and fluid stagnation. The data shows consistent annual testing intervals but reflects a pattern of storage rather than neglected mileage. A buyer must scrutinize the condition of the rubber, as the November 2023 test at 48,422 miles flagged all four tyres for cracking and perishing. This is a classic symptom of low-use vehicles that sit for extended periods. You should inspect the sidewalls, suspension bushes, and brake hoses for dry rot or deep cracking, as these materials age regardless of the odometer reading. Given the recent emission-related faults, a thorough check of the oxygen sensors and spark plugs is necessary to ensure the engine is burning efficiently and is not running excessively rich.