2003 BMW X5 2.9L Diesel · H12 AAE
2003 BMW X5 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 22 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 71,105 miles. MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,105 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- 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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H12 AAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2026
- 71,105 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.
H12 AAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW X5 (H12 AAE) between June 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
H12 AAE Mileage History
- 02/06/202362,482 mi
- 26/06/202464,164 mi+1,682 mi
- 01/07/202567,790 mi+3,626 mi
- 18/09/202671,105 mi+3,315 mi
- 23/09/202671,105 mi
Average of roughly 2,605 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X5 (E53)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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