2003 BMW X5 2.9L Diesel · NK53 YST
2003 BMW X5 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 125,654 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,654 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
NK53 YST Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2025
- 125,654 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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NK53 YST Mileage History
- 24/06/2022161,520 mi
- 30/07/2025125,654 mi-35,866 mi
- 30/07/2025125,654 mi
Average of roughly -11,571 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
NK53 YST MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW X5 (NK53 YST) between June 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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