2003 BMW X5 3.0L Petrol · AV53 LSF
2003 BMW X5 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 156,303 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,303 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV53 LSF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2024
- 156,303 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV53 LSF 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 (AV53 LSF) between October 2021 and October 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 October 2024 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 (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Steering (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat both headlamps (4.1.5 (b))”; “Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
AV53 LSF Mileage History
- 22/10/2021144,006 mi
- 20/10/2022149,500 mi+5,494 mi
- 25/10/2022149,500 mi
- 12/10/2023153,718 mi+4,218 mi
- 23/10/2024156,303 mi+2,585 mi
Average of roughly 4,095 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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