2003 BMW 5 Series 2.5L Petrol · LT53 TLX
2003 BMW 5 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 144,949 miles. MOT expired on 09 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,949 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LT53 TLX Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2023
- 144,949 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LT53 TLX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 5 Series (LT53 TLX) between August 2006 and December 2023.
The record contains 18 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 09 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 59 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
LT53 TLX Mileage History
- 31/08/200625,969 mi
- 30/08/200733,626 mi+7,657 mi
- 27/08/200839,807 mi+6,181 mi
- 25/08/200946,226 mi+6,419 mi
- 25/08/200946,226 mi
- 25/08/201052,758 mi+6,532 mi
- 26/08/201159,948 mi+7,190 mi
- 21/08/201273,463 mi+13,515 mi
- 24/08/201273,519 mi+56 mi
- 22/08/201379,628 mi+6,109 mi
- 29/08/201490,131 mi+10,503 mi
- 06/08/2015100,553 mi+10,422 mi
- 07/08/2015100,560 mi+7 mi
- 16/08/2016109,759 mi+9,199 mi
- 25/09/2017119,967 mi+10,208 mi
- 07/12/2017119,999 mi+32 mi
- 21/11/2018122,996 mi+2,997 mi
- 04/12/2019125,874 mi+2,878 mi
- 10/12/2020130,960 mi+5,086 mi
- 02/12/2021135,025 mi+4,065 mi
- 02/12/2021135,029 mi+4 mi
- 05/12/2022138,570 mi+3,541 mi
- 05/12/2022138,570 mi
- 09/12/2023144,949 mi+6,379 mi
Average of roughly 6,888 miles per year across 24 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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