2003 BMW X5 2.9L Diesel · PX03 XZS
2003 BMW X5 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 11 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 178,464 miles. MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,464 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PX03 XZS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/04/2026
- 178,464 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PX03 XZS 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 (PX03 XZS) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
PX03 XZS Mileage History
- 10/04/2024171,330 mi
- 10/04/2024171,332 mi+2 mi
- 22/04/2025175,086 mi+3,754 mi
- 23/03/2026178,460 mi+3,374 mi
- 04/04/2026178,464 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 3,599 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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