2003 BMW X5 2.9L Diesel · RG53 DYU
2003 BMW X5 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 03 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 77,060 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,060 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RG53 DYU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2023
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RG53 DYU 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 (RG53 DYU) between March 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 2023 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: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord showing outside edge (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord showing outside edge (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))”.
RG53 DYU Mileage History
- 01/03/202277,060 mi
- 09/03/202277,060 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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