2003 BMW X5 4.6L Petrol · ML03 BBX
2003 BMW X5 (4.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 17,235 miles. MOT expired on 21 May 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 17,235 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.6L
- 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.
ML03 BBX Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2022
- 17,235 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.
ML03 BBX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW X5 (ML03 BBX) between October 2006 and May 2022.
The record contains 7 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 May 2022 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: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)”.
ML03 BBX Mileage History
- 02/10/20062,670 mi
- 14/02/20088,616 mi+5,946 mi
- 10/03/200910,377 mi+1,761 mi
- 30/04/201512,037 mi+1,660 mi
- 07/07/201613,988 mi+1,951 mi
- 08/12/201716,603 mi+2,615 mi
- 18/12/201716,610 mi+7 mi
- 23/05/202217,235 mi+625 mi
Average of roughly 931 miles per year across 8 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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