2003 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · MV53 DXY
2003 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 17/11/2003. Recorded mileage 164,597 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/09/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,597 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2979cc
MV53 DXY Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/09/2023
- 164,597 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 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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MV53 DXY Mileage History
- 03/09/2022146,317 mi
- 04/09/2023164,597 mi+18,280 mi
Average of roughly 18,235 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
MV53 DXY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW X5 (MV53 DXY) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 September 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (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: “Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both back arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected both (5.3.5 (b) (i))”; “Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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