2003 BMW X5 2.9L Diesel · LB52 WCM
2003 BMW X5 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 25 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 171,618 miles. MOT valid until 01 Feb 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,618 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB52 WCM Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2026
- 171,618 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB52 WCM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW X5 (LB52 WCM) between February 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 02 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface In boot lid tail light (4.8.”; “Fuel system component leaking Diesel leaking from engine area. (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
LB52 WCM Mileage History
- 09/02/200659,176 mi
- 10/02/200764,955 mi+5,779 mi
- 21/02/200870,723 mi+5,768 mi
- 24/02/200975,817 mi+5,094 mi
- 01/03/201082,461 mi+6,644 mi
- 01/03/201189,097 mi+6,636 mi
- 24/02/201292,721 mi+3,624 mi
- 28/02/201396,980 mi+4,259 mi
- 25/02/2014101,762 mi+4,782 mi
- 25/02/2014101,762 mi
- 19/12/2014104,882 mi+3,120 mi
- 18/01/2016104,910 mi+28 mi
- 14/11/2016106,857 mi+1,947 mi
- 13/10/2017109,341 mi+2,484 mi
- 23/10/2018121,375 mi+12,034 mi
- 08/10/2019132,015 mi+10,640 mi
- 08/10/2019132,017 mi+2 mi
- 20/10/2020141,609 mi+9,592 mi
- 14/10/2021148,322 mi+6,713 mi
- 19/10/2021148,360 mi+38 mi
- 12/10/2022157,101 mi+8,741 mi
- 17/10/2023166,239 mi+9,138 mi
- 21/10/2023166,342 mi+103 mi
- 26/10/2024170,876 mi+4,534 mi
- 02/02/2026171,618 mi+742 mi
Average of roughly 5,628 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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