2002 BMW X5 2.9L Diesel · X5 GGH
2002 BMW X5 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 19 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 219,293 miles. MOT expired on 19 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 219,293 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X5 GGH Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2023
- 219,293 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X5 GGH 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 (X5 GGH) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 September 2023 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: Tyres (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))”.
X5 GGH Mileage History
- 13/09/2022212,574 mi
- 15/09/2022212,649 mi+75 mi
- 19/09/2023219,293 mi+6,644 mi
Average of roughly 6,615 miles per year across 3 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: Poor
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