2003 BMW 5 Series 2.9L Diesel · LX53 AFZ
2003 BMW 5 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 116,846 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sidcup (South East London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/06/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,846 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2926cc
LX53 AFZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2025
- 116,846 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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LX53 AFZ Mileage History
- 23/09/202290,531 mi
- 05/10/202290,562 mi+31 mi
- 14/10/202290,618 mi+56 mi
- 17/01/2024101,965 mi+11,347 mi
- 06/06/2025116,846 mi+14,881 mi
Average of roughly 9,742 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LX53 AFZ 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 5 Series (LX53 AFZ) between September 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
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