2003 BMW X5 2.9L Diesel · DY03 HBB
2003 BMW X5 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 23/06/2003. 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 24/07/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- 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
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2926cc
DY03 HBB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2025
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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DY03 HBB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW X5 (DY03 HBB) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2025 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: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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