2002 BMW X5 2.9L Diesel · G18 BTM
2002 BMW X5 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 15 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 139,583 miles. MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,583 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G18 BTM Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2026
- 139,583 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.
G18 BTM 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 (G18 BTM) between February 2025 and February 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
G18 BTM Mileage History
- 13/02/2025133,799 mi
- 13/02/2025133,801 mi+2 mi
- 05/02/2026139,583 mi+5,782 mi
Average of roughly 5,920 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X5 (E53)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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