2003 BMW X5 2.9L Diesel · SV53 LZA
2003 BMW X5 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 118,206 miles. MOT expired on 12 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,206 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SV53 LZA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/02/2026
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SV53 LZA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW X5 (SV53 LZA) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 February 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
SV53 LZA Mileage History
- 12/02/2024117,007 mi
- 13/02/2024117,009 mi+2 mi
- 04/02/2025118,206 mi+1,197 mi
- 11/02/2025118,206 mi
Average of roughly 1,200 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X5 (E53)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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