2002 BMW X5 2.9L Diesel · SD51 KCX
2002 BMW X5 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 04 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 107,586 miles. MOT expired on 23 Mar 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,586 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.
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SD51 KCX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2025
- 107,586 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD51 KCX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW X5 (SD51 KCX) between November 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
SD51 KCX Mileage History
- 12/11/2022105,425 mi
- 29/01/2024106,925 mi+1,500 mi
- 24/03/2025107,586 mi+661 mi
Average of roughly 915 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X5 (E53)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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