2003 BMW X5 2.9L Diesel · SUI 4008
2003 BMW X5 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 08 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 224,746 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jun 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 224,746 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.
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SUI 4008 Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 13/09/2023
- 224,746 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SUI 4008 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 (SUI 4008) between May 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 September 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed outside (6.2.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed outside (6.2.3 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both said (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
SUI 4008 Mileage History
- 30/05/2022211,552 mi
- 09/06/2022212,435 mi+883 mi
- 13/09/2023224,746 mi+12,311 mi
Average of roughly 10,232 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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