2002 BMW X5 4.4L Petrol · LA51 RKN
2002 BMW X5 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 25 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 158,462 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,462 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LA51 RKN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2024
- 158,462 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.
LA51 RKN 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 (LA51 RKN) between January 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
LA51 RKN Mileage History
- 07/01/2022138,986 mi
- 10/01/2022139,006 mi+20 mi
- 04/01/2023151,161 mi+12,155 mi
- 04/01/2024158,345 mi+7,184 mi
- 08/01/2024158,462 mi+117 mi
Average of roughly 9,729 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
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