2002 BMW X5 3.0L Petrol · C20 SSW
2002 BMW X5 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 154,978 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,978 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C20 SSW Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/09/2026
- 154,978 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (51 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C20 SSW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW X5 (C20 SSW) between September 2005 and September 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (51 issues), Lighting (30 issues), Tyres (22 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Windscreen (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 108 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play Siezing (2.2.2 (c))”.
C20 SSW Mileage History
- 15/09/200551,199 mi
- 15/09/200551,199 mi
- 18/10/200667,917 mi+16,718 mi
- 22/10/200780,171 mi+12,254 mi
- 29/10/200891,006 mi+10,835 mi
- 30/10/200891,042 mi+36 mi
- 12/11/200998,707 mi+7,665 mi
- 07/01/2011104,045 mi+5,338 mi
- 03/01/2012105,545 mi+1,500 mi
- 01/05/20130 mi-105,545 mi
- 01/05/20130 mi
- 07/05/2014122,500 mi+122,500 mi
- 25/04/2015129,238 mi+6,738 mi
- 25/04/2015129,238 mi
- 19/10/2021141,474 mi+12,236 mi
- 20/10/2022142,766 mi+1,292 mi
- 23/09/2026154,978 mi+12,212 mi
Average of roughly 4,937 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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