2003 BMW X5 2.9L Diesel · RL03 JYV
2003 BMW X5 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 11 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 141,465 miles. MOT expired on 12 Sept 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Sept 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,465 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
RL03 JYV Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2021
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RL03 JYV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW X5 (RL03 JYV) between August 2006 and September 2021.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 13 September 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
RL03 JYV Mileage History
- 16/08/200634,701 mi
- 02/08/200744,599 mi+9,898 mi
- 12/08/200857,033 mi+12,434 mi
- 13/08/200857,033 mi
- 03/08/200966,294 mi+9,261 mi
- 10/08/201076,814 mi+10,520 mi
- 26/08/201077,228 mi+414 mi
- 01/09/201185,978 mi+8,750 mi
- 03/04/201289,495 mi+3,517 mi
- 20/05/2013100,642 mi+11,147 mi
- 22/09/2014113,702 mi+13,060 mi
- 23/09/2014113,703 mi+1 mi
- 01/10/2015122,029 mi+8,326 mi
- 06/10/2016139,940 mi+17,911 mi
- 25/11/2017137,935 mi-2,005 mi
- 29/08/2018141,465 mi+3,530 mi
- 30/08/2018141,465 mi
Average of roughly 8,869 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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