2002 BMW X5 3.0L Petrol · CSZ 1398
2002 BMW X5 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 115,119 miles. MOT valid until 03 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,119 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
CSZ 1398 Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2026
- 115,119 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CSZ 1398 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW X5 (CSZ 1398) between January 2007 and May 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”.
CSZ 1398 Mileage History
- 19/01/200746,839 mi
- 19/01/200851,099 mi+4,260 mi
- 31/12/200857,147 mi+6,048 mi
- 03/01/200957,157 mi+10 mi
- 13/01/201061,153 mi+3,996 mi
- 11/01/201165,228 mi+4,075 mi
- 14/01/201269,427 mi+4,199 mi
- 12/01/201372,617 mi+3,190 mi
- 11/01/201476,545 mi+3,928 mi
- 10/01/201582,050 mi+5,505 mi
- 10/01/201582,050 mi
- 09/01/201687,033 mi+4,983 mi
- 28/12/201691,534 mi+4,501 mi
- 02/05/201894,376 mi+2,842 mi
- 18/04/201995,860 mi+1,484 mi
- 17/07/202097,679 mi+1,819 mi
- 30/07/202197,679 mi
- 21/06/20220 mi-97,679 mi
- 01/02/2024107,861 mi+107,861 mi
- 01/02/2024107,861 mi
- 02/01/2025111,022 mi+3,161 mi
- 05/05/2026115,119 mi+4,097 mi
Average of roughly 3,539 miles per year across 22 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: Average
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