2003 BMW X5 2.9L Diesel · DF03 OAZ
2003 BMW X5 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 17 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 160,533 miles. MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,533 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DF03 OAZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2025
- 160,533 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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DF03 OAZ Mileage History
- 13/01/2024148,042 mi
- 13/01/2024148,055 mi+13 mi
- 08/01/2025152,861 mi+4,806 mi
- 15/01/2025152,869 mi+8 mi
- 24/11/2025160,533 mi+7,664 mi
Average of roughly 6,699 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DF03 OAZ 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 (DF03 OAZ) between January 2024 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 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 (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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