2003 BMW X5 4.4L Petrol · MA03 BLK
2003 BMW X5 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 109,101 miles. MOT expired on 11 Sept 2014. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Sept 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,101 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.4L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
MA03 BLK Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2013
- 109,101 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.
MA03 BLK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW X5 (MA03 BLK) between October 2006 and September 2013.
The record contains 9 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 September 2013 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: Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
MA03 BLK Mileage History
- 30/10/200644,005 mi
- 30/10/200644,005 mi
- 15/10/200760,595 mi+16,590 mi
- 16/10/200760,595 mi
- 25/10/200873,437 mi+12,842 mi
- 17/11/200990,353 mi+16,916 mi
- 17/11/2010100,522 mi+10,169 mi
- 19/11/2011110,173 mi+9,651 mi
- 06/12/2012115,513 mi+5,340 mi
- 12/09/2013109,101 mi-6,412 mi
Average of roughly 9,477 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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: Poor
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