2003 BMW X5 2.9L Diesel · BG53 OCD
2003 BMW X5 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 28 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 163,149 miles. MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,149 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BG53 OCD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 163,149 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BG53 OCD 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 (BG53 OCD) between August 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 November 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: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values engi”; “Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour engine lumpy (8.2.2.2 (d)”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt s”.
BG53 OCD Mileage History
- 15/08/2023149,762 mi
- 17/08/2023149,762 mi
- 06/08/2024155,066 mi+5,304 mi
- 24/08/2024155,072 mi+6 mi
- 12/11/2025163,149 mi+8,077 mi
Average of roughly 5,963 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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