2002 BMW X5 4.6L Petrol · D8 DSD
2002 BMW X5 (4.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 191,500 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 191,500 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D8 DSD Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 191,500 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.
D8 DSD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW X5 (D8 DSD) between July 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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