2003 BMW X5 3.0L Petrol · GD52 VML
2003 BMW X5 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 02 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 95,385 miles. MOT expired on 14 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 May 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,385 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GD52 VML Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/08/2023
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
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GD52 VML 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 (GD52 VML) between May 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 August 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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