2003 BMW X5 2.9L Diesel · YL53 CHN
2003 BMW X5 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 144,941 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sheffield
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/10/2019
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,941 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2926cc
YL53 CHN Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/10/2019
- 144,941 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (18 mentions)
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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YL53 CHN Mileage History
- 29/08/200630,977 mi
- 13/02/200844,052 mi+13,075 mi
- 13/02/200844,052 mi
- 03/02/200953,924 mi+9,872 mi
- 24/02/201062,558 mi+8,634 mi
- 05/10/201069,095 mi+6,537 mi
- 05/10/201069,096 mi+1 mi
- 26/09/201177,342 mi+8,246 mi
- 14/10/201177,216 mi-126 mi
- 12/10/201287,200 mi+9,984 mi
- 03/12/201287,360 mi+160 mi
- 10/10/201395,379 mi+8,019 mi
- 10/10/201395,379 mi
- 24/09/2014100,669 mi+5,290 mi
- 30/09/2014100,669 mi
- 25/09/2015108,683 mi+8,014 mi
- 25/09/2015108,687 mi+4 mi
- 10/10/2016116,558 mi+7,871 mi
- 10/10/2016116,559 mi+1 mi
- 10/10/2017126,279 mi+9,720 mi
- 16/10/2017126,287 mi+8 mi
- 11/10/2018133,258 mi+6,971 mi
- 12/10/2018133,258 mi
- 28/10/2019144,941 mi+11,683 mi
Average of roughly 8,658 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
YL53 CHN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW X5 (YL53 CHN) between August 2006 and October 2019.
The record contains 14 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 28 October 2019 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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