2002 BMW X5 4.4L Petrol · FM51 EFU
2002 BMW X5 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 11 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 127,066 miles. MOT expired on 20 Apr 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,066 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FM51 EFU Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/04/2022
- 127,066 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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FM51 EFU MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2002 BMW X5 (FM51 EFU) between April 2022 and April 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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