2003 BMW X5 2.9L Diesel · NHZ 5016
2003 BMW X5 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 151,413 miles. MOT expired on 22 Aug 2024. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,413 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.
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NHZ 5016 Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2023
- 151,413 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NHZ 5016 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW X5 (NHZ 5016) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 August 2023 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: Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength subframe ”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt B”; “Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”.
NHZ 5016 Mileage History
- 20/08/2022144,972 mi
- 22/08/2023151,373 mi+6,401 mi
- 24/08/2023151,413 mi+40 mi
Average of roughly 6,377 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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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