2003 BMW X5 2.9L Diesel · M55 FJB
2003 BMW X5 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 95,488 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/10/2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20/08/2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,488 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.9L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2926cc
M55 FJB Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/10/2017
- 95,488 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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M55 FJB Mileage History
- 10/08/200631,407 mi
- 22/08/200739,357 mi+7,950 mi
- 18/08/200844,857 mi+5,500 mi
- 21/08/200948,536 mi+3,679 mi
- 24/08/201053,914 mi+5,378 mi
- 16/08/201159,803 mi+5,889 mi
- 01/11/201161,196 mi+1,393 mi
- 02/11/201161,218 mi+22 mi
- 27/11/201266,057 mi+4,839 mi
- 22/11/201372,010 mi+5,953 mi
- 01/12/201475,857 mi+3,847 mi
- 02/12/201475,859 mi+2 mi
- 07/12/201581,700 mi+5,841 mi
- 07/12/201581,700 mi
- 21/10/201688,000 mi+6,300 mi
- 26/10/201795,488 mi+7,488 mi
Average of roughly 5,716 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
M55 FJB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW X5 (M55 FJB) between August 2006 and October 2017.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 October 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)”; “Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)”; “Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
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