2002 BMW X5 2.9L Diesel · LJ52 VEM

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, maintaining a clean pass record over the last three years. The most recent inspection conducted on 30 April 2025 at 208,187 miles resulted in no defects, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum legal standards. This follows a period of consistent passes in 2022, 2023, and 2024, suggesting that the owner has proactively addressed necessary maintenance requirements. The mileage accumulation is consistent with the vehicle's 24-year age, averaging approximately 8,600 miles per annum. Between October 2021 and April 2025, the vehicle covered 17,705 miles, which represents a steady usage pattern. The only minor anomaly in the history is a failure in October 2021 at 190,482 miles, though the vehicle passed the re-test just two miles later. This suggests a minor or consumable issue that was quickly rectified, rather than a chronic mechanical failure. Despite the clean MOT history, the high mileage of over 200,000 miles necessitates a rigorous physical inspection of heavy-duty components common to this model. A buyer should specifically examine the front control arms, coil springs, and rubber bushings for perished material, as these often degrade at high distances without triggering an MOT failure. Checking for structural corrosion on the subframes and exhaust mounting is also vital, as the MOT test only identifies rust once it has reached a stage of structural integrity.