2002 BMW X5 3.0L Petrol · DA02 FXZ

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate following a clean pass on 18 November 2025 at 175,513 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the vehicle consistently passes its annual testing despite initial failures in both 2024 and 2025. The lack of recorded advisories on the most recent test suggests that the previous failures likely involved easily rectified items, such as bulbs or minor adjustments, rather than systemic mechanical failure or structural degradation. At 24 years old, the recorded mileage of 175,513 miles represents an annual average of approximately 7,313 miles. This figure is consistent with typical usage for a premium SUV of this age, suggesting the vehicle has not been subjected to extreme high-mile commuting. The intervals between tests are regular, with entries in August 2023, August 2024, and November 2025, indicating a consistent pattern of ownership rather than long periods of neglect which often lead to perished rubber components and fluid ingress. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension and drivetrain, as X5 models from this era frequently experience significant wear on bushings, control arm balls, and coil springs under these loads. While the MOT record shows no current defects, the buyer must check for oil leaks around the engine and transfer box which do not always trigger an MOT failure. Given the age and mileage, a thorough check for corrosion on the subframe and exhaust mounting is essential to ensure the structural integrity remains sound beyond what the standard test covers.