2002 BMW X5 2.9L Diesel · WM02 FFA

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status following its most recent MOT pass in April 2024. This test at 145,397 miles yielded no recorded defects, indicating that the vehicle met the minimum safety standards at that time. While the history shows intermittent failures in previous years, the clean sheet from the latest inspection suggests that past issues were addressed and the vehicle was maintained in a functional condition. The mileage pattern indicates relatively low and irregular usage over the vehicle's twenty-four year life. Between July 2017 and April 2024, the car covered only 6,623 miles, averaging fewer than 950 miles per year. A significant gap exists between the August 2019 failure and the April 2024 pass, during which only five miles were recorded over nearly five years. This suggests the vehicle may have sat stationary for long periods, which often leads to the degradation of rubber components, perished seals, and corrosion on the braking system, despite the low overall odometer reading. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension geometry and control arm bushes, as these are prone to age-related wear on X5 models of this era. Given the long periods of inactivity between tests, it is vital to check for seized brake calipers and ensure the fluid has not absorbed moisture. Furthermore, the structural integrity of the chassis and subframes must be examined for deep corrosion, as the MOT record does not detail the presence of surface rust that typically develops on older German SUVs left stationary.