Official DVLA Record

2003 BMW X5 2.9L Diesel · YL53 CHN

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
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 15/10/2019
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
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 Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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YL53 CHN Mileage History

  1. 29/08/200630,977 mi
  2. 13/02/200844,052 mi+13,075 mi
  3. 13/02/200844,052 mi
  4. 03/02/200953,924 mi+9,872 mi
  5. 24/02/201062,558 mi+8,634 mi
  6. 05/10/201069,095 mi+6,537 mi
  7. 05/10/201069,096 mi+1 mi
  8. 26/09/201177,342 mi+8,246 mi
  9. 14/10/201177,216 mi-126 mi
  10. 12/10/201287,200 mi+9,984 mi
  11. 03/12/201287,360 mi+160 mi
  12. 10/10/201395,379 mi+8,019 mi
  13. 10/10/201395,379 mi
  14. 24/09/2014100,669 mi+5,290 mi
  15. 30/09/2014100,669 mi
  16. 25/09/2015108,683 mi+8,014 mi
  17. 25/09/2015108,687 mi+4 mi
  18. 10/10/2016116,558 mi+7,871 mi
  19. 10/10/2016116,559 mi+1 mi
  20. 10/10/2017126,279 mi+9,720 mi
  21. 16/10/2017126,287 mi+8 mi
  22. 11/10/2018133,258 mi+6,971 mi
  23. 12/10/2018133,258 mi
  24. 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

Vehicle record last updated: 23 Sept 2026, 07:33
MOT Analysis

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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