2003 BMW X5 2.9L Diesel · GY53 WFF
2003 BMW X5 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 134,782 miles. MOT expired on 13 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,782 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GY53 WFF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2023
- 134,782 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GY53 WFF 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 (GY53 WFF) between October 2022 and November 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
GY53 WFF Mileage History
- 07/10/2022123,237 mi
- 20/10/2023134,600 mi+11,363 mi
- 14/11/2023134,780 mi+180 mi
- 14/11/2023134,782 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 10,454 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X5 (E53)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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