2002 BMW X5 2.9L Diesel · N9 BAG
2002 BMW X5 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 157,706 miles. MOT expired on 18 May 2017. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 May 2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,706 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.9L
- 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.
N9 BAG Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2016
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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N9 BAG Mileage History
- 25/10/200660,749 mi
- 26/10/200660,749 mi
- 06/11/200793,162 mi+32,413 mi
- 23/10/2008125,070 mi+31,908 mi
- 17/05/2010159,028 mi+33,958 mi
- 19/05/2010159,038 mi+10 mi
- 31/03/2012136,022 mi-23,016 mi
- 16/03/2013146,103 mi+10,081 mi
- 16/03/2013146,103 mi
- 04/04/2014157,706 mi+11,603 mi
Average of roughly 13,028 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
N9 BAG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW X5 (N9 BAG) between October 2006 and April 2016.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Horn not working (1.6.2a)”; “Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”.
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