2002 BMW X5 2.9L Diesel · VA02 SXK
2002 BMW X5 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2002. MOT expired on 20 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VA02 SXK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/04/2024
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
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VA02 SXK 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 (VA02 SXK) between April 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 April 2024 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: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn frontal arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn frontal arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
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Known faults for BMW X5 (E53)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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