2002 BMW X5 3.0L Lpg · YK52 CBS
2002 BMW X5 (3.0L, lpg). First registered 19 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 153,565 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,565 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- LPG · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
YK52 CBS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2023
- 153,565 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YK52 CBS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW X5 (YK52 CBS) between September 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 October 2023 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 (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 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: “Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
YK52 CBS Mileage History
- 29/09/2022152,339 mi
- 03/10/2022152,374 mi+35 mi
- 04/10/2023153,565 mi+1,191 mi
- 04/10/2023153,565 mi
Average of roughly 1,209 miles per year across 4 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
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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