2002 BMW X5 3.0L Petrol · VO52 XTL
2002 BMW X5 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 170,262 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,262 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VO52 XTL Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2022
- 170,262 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VO52 XTL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW X5 (VO52 XTL) between June 2022 and June 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 June 2022 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: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
VO52 XTL Mileage History
- 17/06/2022170,262 mi
- 17/06/2022170,262 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X5 (E53)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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