2003 BMW 5 Series 2.5L Petrol · LD53 VVG
2003 BMW 5 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 183,215 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2024. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,215 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- 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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LD53 VVG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2023
- 183,215 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD53 VVG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 5 Series (LD53 VVG) between October 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
LD53 VVG Mileage History
- 07/10/2021168,000 mi
- 13/10/2023183,215 mi+15,215 mi
Average of roughly 7,548 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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