Highlights

Rare Oxford Green metallic paint with beige interior
Desirable 4.4L 290bhp V8 'Sport' model
Recently repainted bumpers and refurbished 19" "lobster claw" alloys by Sytner
Previously owned by a Sytner BMW main dealer employee
Vendor reports full service history with no missed services
Recent service, gearbox and diff oil change and cam cover and sump gaskets
MOT valid to July 2026 with no advisories

The Appeal

The original X5 was a benchmark for the burgeoning SUV market. It was genuinely agile like a saloon but practical and go-anywhere like a 4x4. Despite its strong sales, today good, well-kept survivors are surprisingly rare and therefore sought-after by enthusiasts.

This 2002 car is exactly that. Finished in rare Oxford Green with beige Montana leather, it has the added advantage of BMW’s revered M62 290bhp 4.4L V8 motor. The handful of keepers have clearly looked after it, keeping the mileage low and the servicing up to date. The vendor reports that it has never missed a service. Perhaps that is not entirely surprising when you consider that the previous keeper was a BMW Sytner staff member.

In recent times Sytner has refurbished the upgraded 19in ‘lobster claw’ alloys and repainted the front and rear bumpers. The vendor acquired it in 2024 and has undertaken a lengthy list of work, This includes cam cover and lower sump gaskets, gearbox service, diff oils changed, heater resistor, instrument cluster pixel repair, thermostat and engine oil change. It comes to market with the added reassurance of a long, advisory-free MOT.

The vendor says:

“A marvellous colour combo that makes this fairly ubiquitous model stand out. Enhanced yet further by its astounding condition. Most X5's of this age have succumb to poor maintenance and careless daily use. This is a survivor and has fallen into enthusiasts' hands time and time again. Ourselves very much included!”

History and Paperwork

First registered 30th January 2002
Five registered keepers from new
Current keeper since November 2024
Previously owned by a Sytner BMW main dealer employee
Vendor reports that this keeper maintained it to high standards
Full service history with no missed services we are told
Recent maintenance detailed below
Regular oil changes are performed every few thousand miles we are told
Standard car with Apple CarPlay system
Original screen included
The vendor states the vehicle has been used sparingly with low mileage
We are told that it appears not to have been used off-road
V5C in the current keeper’s name
Factory handbooks and wallet
3 keys
MOT valid to 10th July 2026 with no advisories

The Condition

Presents in rare Oxford Green metallic paint with beige interior
The vendor states the exterior is in very good condition
Some light stone chips to note to front of car as shown
Bumpers professionally repainted at BMW Sytner main dealer
19in ‘lobster claw’ wheels recently refurbished at BMW Sytner main dealer
Brand new headlamp lenses and badges fitted
Window tint film recently professionally removed
Underbody appears shown in photos with nos structural advisories on MOT
Vendor states that there is no evidence of off-road or harsh winter use
Interior features sport seats and walnut trim veneers
The vendor informs us the interior smells like new and is in "time warp" condition
Features black headlining and sport steering wheel as part of the Sport specification
Upgraded with Apple CarPlay system (original screen included)
Beige Montana leather interior in very good order with little wear as shown
Walnut veneers to dashboard are well kept, as is switchgear
Non-matching factory five-spoke spare wheel as shown
Very clean carpets through cabin and boot areas
Specification includes electric memory front seats and an electric sunroof
Instrument cluster pixel repair completed

The Mechanics

M62 4,398cc 290bhp V8 engine
5spd automatic transmission
High specification including self-levelling suspension
The vendor states the vehicle drives very well with no faults
Vendor states that there is full service history
Common fault regarding leak cam covers rectified by replacement says seller
Regular oil changes performed every few thousand miles we are told
No advisories on current MOT

Recent maintenance advised by seller:

Cam cover gaskets
Lower sump gasket
Gearbox serviced
Differential oils changed
New heater resistor
Replacement thermostat
Spark plugs

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