2002 BMW X5 2.9L Diesel · KB02 YYD
2002 BMW X5 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2002. Recorded mileage 186,522 miles. MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,522 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
KB02 YYD Key Findings
- 33 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2026
- 186,522 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KB02 YYD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
33 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW X5 (KB02 YYD) between November 2005 and February 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 23 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (36 issues), Lighting (24 issues), Suspension (21 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 80 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
KB02 YYD Mileage History
- 23/11/200548,584 mi
- 03/11/200658,021 mi+9,437 mi
- 08/12/200658,184 mi+163 mi
- 18/12/200770,856 mi+12,672 mi
- 05/02/200980,125 mi+9,269 mi
- 10/08/201097,748 mi+17,623 mi
- 09/10/201098,732 mi+984 mi
- 09/08/2011105,616 mi+6,884 mi
- 13/08/2011105,674 mi+58 mi
- 17/08/2012112,735 mi+7,061 mi
- 17/08/2012112,735 mi
- 23/10/2013116,790 mi+4,055 mi
- 24/10/2013116,791 mi+1 mi
- 21/10/2014125,976 mi+9,185 mi
- 03/11/2015133,223 mi+7,247 mi
- 10/11/2015133,242 mi+19 mi
- 10/11/2016139,485 mi+6,243 mi
- 11/11/2017145,679 mi+6,194 mi
- 11/11/2017145,679 mi
- 09/11/2018152,902 mi+7,223 mi
- 15/11/2018153,004 mi+102 mi
- 12/11/2019160,365 mi+7,361 mi
- 12/12/2020162,556 mi+2,191 mi
- 14/12/2020162,556 mi
- 09/12/2021166,094 mi+3,538 mi
- 15/12/2021166,094 mi
- 07/12/2022172,673 mi+6,579 mi
- 11/12/2023181,120 mi+8,447 mi
- 11/12/2023181,120 mi
- 03/02/2025184,389 mi+3,269 mi
- 07/02/2025184,389 mi
- 12/01/2026186,522 mi+2,133 mi
- 23/02/2026186,522 mi
Average of roughly 6,811 miles per year across 33 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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