2003 BMW X5 3.0L Petrol · UFZ 411
2003 BMW X5 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 146,939 miles. MOT expired on 10 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,939 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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UFZ 411 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2025
- 146,939 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
UFZ 411 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 (UFZ 411) between February 2023 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 February 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: Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
UFZ 411 Mileage History
- 09/02/2023145,661 mi
- 09/02/2023145,664 mi+3 mi
- 09/02/2024146,624 mi+960 mi
- 09/02/2024146,624 mi
- 11/02/2025146,939 mi+315 mi
Average of roughly 637 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X5 (E53)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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