2003 BMW X5 3.0L Petrol · LK53 UBB
2003 BMW X5 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 116,963 miles. MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,963 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LK53 UBB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2025
- 116,963 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LK53 UBB 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 (LK53 UBB) between November 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 August 2025 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: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
LK53 UBB Mileage History
- 08/11/2022114,720 mi
- 14/11/2022114,720 mi
- 18/10/2023116,583 mi+1,863 mi
- 13/11/2024116,806 mi+223 mi
- 12/08/2025116,963 mi+157 mi
Average of roughly 813 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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