2003 BMW X5 2.9L Diesel · RG53 DMF
2003 BMW X5 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 18 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 165,514 miles. MOT expired on 21 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,514 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RG53 DMF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2022
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RG53 DMF 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 (RG53 DMF) between September 2021 and September 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 September 2022 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: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
RG53 DMF Mileage History
- 22/09/2021165,514 mi
- 23/09/2021165,514 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 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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