2002 BMW X5 4.4L Petrol · LX02 TYU
2002 BMW X5 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 07 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 127,101 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,101 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LX02 TYU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2026
- 127,101 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LX02 TYU 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 (LX02 TYU) between January 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 June 2026 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), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
LX02 TYU Mileage History
- 09/01/2023110,030 mi
- 03/01/2024118,241 mi+8,211 mi
- 15/01/2025126,413 mi+8,172 mi
- 05/06/2025124,694 mi-1,719 mi
- 04/06/2026127,101 mi+2,407 mi
Average of roughly 5,020 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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