2003 BMW X5 2.9L Diesel · WA53 WFJ
2003 BMW X5 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 149,198 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jan 2020. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jan 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Jun 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,198 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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WA53 WFJ Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 12/05/2020
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WA53 WFJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW X5 (WA53 WFJ) between November 2006 and May 2020.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 12 May 2020 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))”; “Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both NS & OS (5.2.3 (e))”; “Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Both NS & OS all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
WA53 WFJ Mileage History
- 30/11/200654,221 mi
- 08/11/200760,503 mi+6,282 mi
- 15/11/200760,611 mi+108 mi
- 27/11/200868,324 mi+7,713 mi
- 02/12/200975,811 mi+7,487 mi
- 15/12/200975,872 mi+61 mi
- 07/12/201085,538 mi+9,666 mi
- 16/12/201196,184 mi+10,646 mi
- 21/12/201196,186 mi+2 mi
- 11/12/2012108,138 mi+11,952 mi
- 12/12/2012108,139 mi+1 mi
- 20/12/2013118,286 mi+10,147 mi
- 22/12/2014126,911 mi+8,625 mi
- 14/12/2015134,527 mi+7,616 mi
- 23/12/2016140,413 mi+5,886 mi
- 21/12/2017144,620 mi+4,207 mi
- 26/01/2018144,715 mi+95 mi
- 02/01/2019149,198 mi+4,483 mi
- 07/01/2019149,198 mi
Average of roughly 7,846 miles per year across 19 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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