2003 BMW X5 3.0L Petrol · HN03 EFM
2003 BMW X5 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 98,667 miles. MOT valid until 08 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,667 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HN03 EFM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
- 98,667 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HN03 EFM 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 (HN03 EFM) between August 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
HN03 EFM Mileage History
- 26/08/202286,620 mi
- 08/09/202387,623 mi+1,003 mi
- 09/12/202491,654 mi+4,031 mi
- 05/12/202598,667 mi+7,013 mi
Average of roughly 3,676 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: Excellent
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