2003 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · SY03 NKN
2003 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 04 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 142,958 miles. MOT expired on 06 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,958 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY03 NKN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2025
- 142,958 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY03 NKN 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 (SY03 NKN) between March 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SY03 NKN Mileage History
- 31/03/2023138,224 mi
- 06/03/2024140,549 mi+2,325 mi
- 08/03/2024140,549 mi
- 01/04/2025142,943 mi+2,394 mi
- 07/04/2025142,958 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 2,342 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X5 (E53)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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