2002 BMW X5 3.0L Petrol · FE52 MVH
2002 BMW X5 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 119,484 miles. MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,484 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FE52 MVH Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2026
- 119,484 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE52 MVH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW X5 (FE52 MVH) between August 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 13 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
FE52 MVH Mileage History
- 17/08/200629,275 mi
- 31/08/200732,626 mi+3,351 mi
- 28/08/200836,920 mi+4,294 mi
- 29/08/200836,920 mi
- 11/08/200941,035 mi+4,115 mi
- 12/08/201047,003 mi+5,968 mi
- 18/08/201152,315 mi+5,312 mi
- 02/08/201258,461 mi+6,146 mi
- 20/08/201364,516 mi+6,055 mi
- 28/08/201471,701 mi+7,185 mi
- 25/08/201577,113 mi+5,412 mi
- 10/08/201680,793 mi+3,680 mi
- 14/08/201786,062 mi+5,269 mi
- 15/08/201786,062 mi
- 21/08/201891,089 mi+5,027 mi
- 22/08/201993,004 mi+1,915 mi
- 02/09/201993,009 mi+5 mi
- 05/03/202293,525 mi+516 mi
- 12/04/202397,359 mi+3,834 mi
- 12/04/202397,359 mi
- 05/04/2024104,954 mi+7,595 mi
- 13/04/2026119,484 mi+14,530 mi
- 13/04/2026119,484 mi
Average of roughly 4,590 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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