2002 BMW X5 2.9L Diesel · L8 CTH
2002 BMW X5 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 18 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 174,392 miles. MOT expired on 17 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,392 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L8 CTH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2025
- 174,392 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L8 CTH 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 (L8 CTH) between December 2021 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
L8 CTH Mileage History
- 03/12/2021155,257 mi
- 08/12/2021155,260 mi+3 mi
- 11/01/2023162,909 mi+7,649 mi
- 19/04/2024170,239 mi+7,330 mi
- 11/04/2025174,392 mi+4,153 mi
Average of roughly 5,706 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X5 (E53)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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