2002 BMW X5 2.9L Diesel · H17 MGH
2002 BMW X5 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 09 May 2002. Recorded mileage 143,156 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,156 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H17 MGH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2025
- 143,156 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.
H17 MGH 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 (H17 MGH) between May 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
H17 MGH Mileage History
- 11/05/2023134,005 mi
- 08/06/2023134,416 mi+411 mi
- 28/05/2024138,936 mi+4,520 mi
- 11/06/2025143,116 mi+4,180 mi
- 18/06/2025143,156 mi+40 mi
Average of roughly 4,345 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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