2003 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · DG53 BMW
2003 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 129,004 miles. MOT expired on 21 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,004 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DG53 BMW Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/09/2024
- 129,004 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DG53 BMW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW X5 (DG53 BMW) between April 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 September 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
DG53 BMW Mileage History
- 22/04/2022127,279 mi
- 21/04/2023128,499 mi+1,220 mi
- 25/09/2024129,004 mi+505 mi
Average of roughly 710 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X5 (E53)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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