2002 BMW X5 3.0L Lpg · E16 THN
2002 BMW X5 (3.0L, lpg). First registered 01 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 196,054 miles. MOT expired on 15 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,054 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- LPG · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E16 THN Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2025
- 196,054 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.
E16 THN 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 (E16 THN) between April 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
E16 THN Mileage History
- 27/04/2023194,842 mi
- 18/06/2024197,457 mi+2,615 mi
- 16/05/2025196,054 mi-1,403 mi
Average of roughly 590 miles per year across 3 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)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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