2003 BMW X5 2.9L Diesel · HF53 RUH
2003 BMW X5 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 29 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 166,458 miles. MOT expired on 14 Feb 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,458 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HF53 RUH Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2022
- 166,458 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HF53 RUH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2003 BMW X5 (HF53 RUH) between February 2022 and February 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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Known faults for BMW X5 (E53)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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