2003 BMW X5 2.9L Diesel · LJ53 HME
2003 BMW X5 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 10 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 160,090 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,090 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJ53 HME Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2025
- 160,090 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJ53 HME 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 (LJ53 HME) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LJ53 HME Mileage History
- 07/06/2022143,837 mi
- 02/06/2023148,807 mi+4,970 mi
- 05/06/2024154,373 mi+5,566 mi
- 14/06/2024154,472 mi+99 mi
- 10/06/2025160,090 mi+5,618 mi
Average of roughly 5,401 miles per year across 5 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: Below Average
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