2003 BMW X5 3.0L Petrol · DS03 AOD
2003 BMW X5 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2003. Recorded mileage 232,134 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/10/2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 232,134 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2979cc
DS03 AOD Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2016
- 232,134 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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DS03 AOD Mileage History
- 13/06/200649,770 mi
- 01/09/200778,067 mi+28,297 mi
- 22/08/2008100,146 mi+22,079 mi
- 28/08/2008100,146 mi
- 28/08/2009120,259 mi+20,113 mi
- 08/09/2010139,940 mi+19,681 mi
- 07/09/2011157,394 mi+17,454 mi
- 07/09/2011157,398 mi+4 mi
- 04/09/2012176,193 mi+18,795 mi
- 04/09/2012176,193 mi
- 06/09/2013195,584 mi+19,391 mi
- 11/09/2015224,010 mi+28,426 mi
- 03/10/2015223,101 mi-909 mi
- 07/10/2016232,134 mi+9,033 mi
Average of roughly 17,673 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
DS03 AOD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW X5 (DS03 AOD) between June 2006 and October 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”.
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