2003 BMW X5 2.9L Diesel · A12 CME
2003 BMW X5 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 117,134 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,134 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
A12 CME Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 117,134 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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A12 CME Mileage History
- 07/12/2022100,452 mi
- 12/12/2022100,452 mi
- 19/12/2023106,609 mi+6,157 mi
- 30/12/2024112,626 mi+6,017 mi
- 12/12/2025117,134 mi+4,508 mi
Average of roughly 5,535 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A12 CME 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 (A12 CME) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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