2003 BMW X5 3.0L Petrol · FH53 JWK
2003 BMW X5 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 137,500 miles. MOT expired on 18 Nov 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,500 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- 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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FH53 JWK Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 02/02/2023
- 137,500 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
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FH53 JWK MOT History
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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW X5 (FH53 JWK) between November 2021 and February 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 February 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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