2002 BMW X5 2.9L Diesel · DF52 CDO
2002 BMW X5 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 154,906 miles. MOT expired on 05 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,906 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF52 CDO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2025
- 154,906 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.
DF52 CDO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW X5 (DF52 CDO) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DF52 CDO Mileage History
- 25/10/2022173,017 mi
- 01/11/2023185,312 mi+12,295 mi
- 04/11/2024147,881 mi-37,431 mi
- 04/11/2024147,886 mi+5 mi
- 01/11/2025154,906 mi+7,020 mi
Average of roughly -5,997 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for BMW X5 (E53)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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