2003 BMW X5 2.9L Diesel · SV53 FUG
2003 BMW X5 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 116,695 miles. MOT expired on 18 Apr 2014. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Apr 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,695 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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SV53 FUG Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/04/2013
- 116,695 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SV53 FUG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW X5 (SV53 FUG) between November 2006 and April 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 April 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”.
SV53 FUG Mileage History
- 09/11/200645,599 mi
- 06/11/200767,537 mi+21,938 mi
- 11/12/200881,833 mi+14,296 mi
- 09/12/200988,927 mi+7,094 mi
- 09/12/200988,927 mi
- 06/12/201096,127 mi+7,200 mi
- 19/01/2012107,236 mi+11,109 mi
- 28/12/2012114,824 mi+7,588 mi
- 19/04/2013116,695 mi+1,871 mi
Average of roughly 11,035 miles per year across 9 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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