2003 BMW X5 2.9L Diesel · FB53 KFO
2003 BMW X5 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 05/09/2003. Recorded mileage 186,180 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/10/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,180 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2926cc
FB53 KFO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2023
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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FB53 KFO Mileage History
- 02/06/2022181,676 mi
- 03/06/2022181,676 mi
- 09/06/2023186,180 mi+4,504 mi
Average of roughly 4,421 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
FB53 KFO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW X5 (FB53 KFO) between June 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2023 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: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Brake inadequately mounted handbrake lever (1.1.21 (c))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged flexi (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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