2003 BMW X5 3.0L Petrol · NA03 TXU
2003 BMW X5 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 154,816 miles. MOT expired on 22 Feb 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,816 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- 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.
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NA03 TXU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2024
- 154,816 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NA03 TXU 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 X5 (NA03 TXU) between February 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
NA03 TXU Mileage History
- 17/02/2022147,540 mi
- 23/02/2022147,616 mi+76 mi
- 17/02/2023151,379 mi+3,763 mi
- 17/02/2023151,438 mi+59 mi
- 23/02/2024154,816 mi+3,378 mi
Average of roughly 3,612 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X5 (E53)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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