2002 BMW X5 2.9L Diesel · H12 RWY
2002 BMW X5 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 29 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 169,396 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,396 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H12 RWY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2024
- 169,396 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H12 RWY 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 (H12 RWY) between December 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
H12 RWY Mileage History
- 22/12/2022154,977 mi
- 04/01/2024165,003 mi+10,026 mi
- 07/01/2024165,003 mi
- 06/12/2024169,396 mi+4,393 mi
- 10/12/2024169,396 mi
Average of roughly 7,325 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X5 (E53)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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