2003 BMW X5 2.9L Diesel · CU53 BVZ
2003 BMW X5 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 19 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 144,912 miles. MOT expired on 17 Aug 2018. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Aug 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Mar 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,912 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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CU53 BVZ Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2017
- 144,912 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CU53 BVZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW X5 (CU53 BVZ) between November 2006 and August 2017.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)”.
CU53 BVZ Mileage History
- 01/11/200655,940 mi
- 02/11/200766,620 mi+10,680 mi
- 31/10/200877,612 mi+10,992 mi
- 30/11/200988,730 mi+11,118 mi
- 02/12/200988,731 mi+1 mi
- 16/07/201093,968 mi+5,237 mi
- 22/07/201093,968 mi
- 14/07/2011100,652 mi+6,684 mi
- 02/07/2012106,798 mi+6,146 mi
- 03/07/2012106,798 mi
- 02/07/2013113,040 mi+6,242 mi
- 02/07/2013113,040 mi
- 24/04/2014120,170 mi+7,130 mi
- 26/04/2014120,170 mi
- 19/08/2015126,953 mi+6,783 mi
- 18/08/2017144,912 mi+17,959 mi
Average of roughly 8,241 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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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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