2003 BMW X5 4.4L Petrol · ST53 CEV
2003 BMW X5 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 61,306 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Jul 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,306 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ST53 CEV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2022
- 61,306 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST53 CEV 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 (ST53 CEV) between June 2022 and July 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 July 2022 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 (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is lik”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is like”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
ST53 CEV Mileage History
- 20/06/202261,300 mi
- 14/07/202261,306 mi+6 mi
- 14/07/202261,306 mi
Average of roughly 92 miles per year across 3 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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