2003 BMW X5 2.9L Diesel · OV53 EFH
2003 BMW X5 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 18 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 174,719 miles. MOT expired on 09 Nov 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,719 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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OV53 EFH Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2023
- 174,719 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.
OV53 EFH 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 (OV53 EFH) between October 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
OV53 EFH Mileage History
- 21/10/2022170,950 mi
- 21/10/2022170,955 mi+5 mi
- 17/10/2023174,719 mi+3,764 mi
Average of roughly 3,813 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X5 (E53)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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