2003 BMW X5 2.9L Diesel · LB52 WCM
2003 BMW X5 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 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
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2026
- 171,618 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 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.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW X5 (LB52 WCM) between October 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 February 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: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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))”.
LB52 WCM Mileage History
- 12/10/2022157,101 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 4,385 miles per year across 5 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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