No, LX02 AEL is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for LX02 AEL?

The MOT for LX02 AEL is valid and due for renewal on or before 11 September 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of LX02 AEL?

The recorded mileage for LX02 AEL is 146,359 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is LX02 AEL ULEZ compliant?

No, LX02 AEL does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2002 BMW 5 Series 2.5L Petrol · LX02 AEL

LX02 AEL

2002 BMW 5 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2002. Recorded mileage 146,359 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: BMW 5 SERIES
Year / Origin: 2002 · Sidcup (South East London)
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 11/09/2026
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 146,359 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 11/09/2026

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 146,359 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 2002
Engine: 2494cc

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LX02 AEL Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2025
146,359 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

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LX02 AEL Mileage History

12/11/2022138,195 mi
10/11/2023145,730 mi+7,535 mi
10/11/2023145,730 mi
12/09/2025146,359 mi+629 mi
13/09/2025146,359 mi

Average of roughly 2,878 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

LX02 AEL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Sept 2026, 05:23

MOT Analysis

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 5 Series (LX02 AEL) between November 2022 and September 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 13 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 9 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.

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