2003 BMW X5 4.6L Petrol · GX53 BJV
2003 BMW X5 (4.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 121,215 miles. MOT expired on 10 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,215 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GX53 BJV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2022
- 121,215 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GX53 BJV 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 (GX53 BJV) between March 2022 and March 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
GX53 BJV Mileage History
- 08/03/2022121,215 mi
- 09/03/2022121,215 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 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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