2003 BMW X5 3.0L Petrol · RA03 TFY
2003 BMW X5 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 10 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 144,125 miles. MOT expired on 19 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,125 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA03 TFY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2025
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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RA03 TFY 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 (RA03 TFY) between October 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
RA03 TFY Mileage History
- 13/10/2022138,862 mi
- 11/10/2023144,125 mi+5,263 mi
- 11/10/2023144,125 mi
Average of roughly 5,297 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: Below Average
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