2002 BMW X5 2.9L Diesel · YK02 FEO
2002 BMW X5 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 158,029 miles. MOT expired on 21 Feb 2023. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,029 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YK02 FEO Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/02/2022
- 158,029 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YK02 FEO 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 (YK02 FEO) between February 2022 and February 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 February 2022 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 (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective bonnet wont open (3.1 (c))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
YK02 FEO Mileage History
- 14/02/2022157,946 mi
- 22/02/2022158,029 mi+83 mi
- 22/02/2022158,029 mi
Average of roughly 3,687 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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