2003 BMW X5 2.9L Diesel · CU53 BZM
2003 BMW X5 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 24 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 95,016 miles. MOT expired on 06 Aug 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,016 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.
CU53 BZM Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2022
- 95,016 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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CU53 BZM Mileage History
- 05/08/202295,012 mi
- 08/08/202295,016 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 476 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
CU53 BZM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW X5 (CU53 BZM) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 August 2022 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: Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))”.
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