2002 BMW X5 2.9L Diesel · X55 UEN
2002 BMW X5 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 166,499 miles. MOT expired on 24 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,499 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X55 UEN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2025
- 166,499 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X55 UEN 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 (X55 UEN) between March 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 August 2025 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 (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (cast) (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Suspension system inoperative rear suspension not working (5.3.5 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
X55 UEN Mileage History
- 08/03/2022158,786 mi
- 15/05/2023161,738 mi+2,952 mi
- 13/08/2024162,014 mi+276 mi
- 17/07/2025166,495 mi+4,481 mi
- 26/08/2025166,499 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 2,223 miles per year across 5 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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