2003 BMW X5 2.9L Diesel · RN52 JWX
2003 BMW X5 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 163,732 miles. MOT expired on 17 Feb 2019. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Feb 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (15 May 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,732 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.
RN52 JWX Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2018
- 163,732 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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RN52 JWX Mileage History
- 27/01/200647,852 mi
- 25/01/200762,833 mi+14,981 mi
- 03/02/200762,888 mi+55 mi
- 05/12/200775,793 mi+12,905 mi
- 06/12/200775,793 mi
- 03/12/200883,957 mi+8,164 mi
- 05/12/200883,957 mi
- 07/12/200989,306 mi+5,349 mi
- 26/11/201097,095 mi+7,789 mi
- 26/11/201097,095 mi
- 14/12/2011106,593 mi+9,498 mi
- 17/12/2012118,000 mi+11,407 mi
- 17/12/2012118,000 mi
- 02/01/2014121,630 mi+3,630 mi
- 22/12/2014130,548 mi+8,918 mi
- 18/02/2016139,386 mi+8,838 mi
- 17/02/2017153,485 mi+14,099 mi
- 19/01/2018163,732 mi+10,247 mi
Average of roughly 9,674 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
RN52 JWX 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 (RN52 JWX) between January 2006 and January 2018.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 19 January 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
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