2002 BMW X5 4.6L Petrol · LE02 TLZ
2002 BMW X5 (4.6L, petrol). First registered 10 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 76,138 miles. MOT expired on 26 Feb 2026. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,138 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.6L
- 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.
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LE02 TLZ Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2025
- 76,138 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LE02 TLZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW X5 (LE02 TLZ) between June 2006 and February 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 25 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (38 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 61 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 315/35r20 (5.2.3 (d) (i)”.
LE02 TLZ Mileage History
- 12/06/200628,525 mi
- 31/05/200734,134 mi+5,609 mi
- 25/09/200842,993 mi+8,859 mi
- 27/09/200842,999 mi+6 mi
- 03/10/200947,351 mi+4,352 mi
- 03/10/200947,351 mi
- 09/10/201053,090 mi+5,739 mi
- 22/10/201156,194 mi+3,104 mi
- 27/10/201257,910 mi+1,716 mi
- 14/10/201358,846 mi+936 mi
- 08/11/201460,418 mi+1,572 mi
- 27/11/201563,727 mi+3,309 mi
- 30/11/201563,727 mi
- 02/12/201665,899 mi+2,172 mi
- 02/12/201665,899 mi
- 05/12/201767,863 mi+1,964 mi
- 06/12/201767,863 mi
- 14/12/201869,525 mi+1,662 mi
- 19/12/201869,525 mi
- 18/12/201971,791 mi+2,266 mi
- 22/12/202072,962 mi+1,171 mi
- 15/12/202174,338 mi+1,376 mi
- 03/02/202375,042 mi+704 mi
- 27/02/202475,748 mi+706 mi
- 27/02/202475,753 mi+5 mi
- 25/02/202576,138 mi+385 mi
Average of roughly 2,545 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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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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