2002 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · G16 WMC
2002 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 321,298 km. MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 321,298 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G16 WMC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 321,298 km 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.
G16 WMC 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 (G16 WMC) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
G16 WMC Odometer History
- 23/02/2023309,266 km
- 20/02/2024313,653 km+4,387 km
- 18/02/2025317,492 km+3,839 km
- 16/02/2026321,296 km+3,804 km
- 17/02/2026321,298 km+2 km
Average of roughly 4,032 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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