2003 BMW X5 3.0L Petrol · WF52 SWV
2003 BMW X5 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 44,284 miles. MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,284 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WF52 SWV Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2026
- 44,284 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WF52 SWV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW X5 (WF52 SWV) between December 2005 and October 2026.
The record contains 24 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
WF52 SWV Mileage History
- 12/12/200539,223 mi
- 22/03/200639,282 mi+59 mi
- 12/05/200639,313 mi+31 mi
- 11/05/200740,884 mi+1,571 mi
- 19/09/200741,508 mi+624 mi
- 02/09/200841,928 mi+420 mi
- 01/09/200942,079 mi+151 mi
- 25/08/201042,192 mi+113 mi
- 24/08/201142,385 mi+193 mi
- 22/08/201242,511 mi+126 mi
- 20/08/201342,588 mi+77 mi
- 20/08/201442,688 mi+100 mi
- 04/09/201542,831 mi+143 mi
- 30/08/201643,290 mi+459 mi
- 05/09/201743,568 mi+278 mi
- 08/09/201743,568 mi
- 13/09/201843,755 mi+187 mi
- 03/09/201943,871 mi+116 mi
- 04/09/201943,882 mi+11 mi
- 04/09/202043,949 mi+67 mi
- 31/08/202144,008 mi+59 mi
- 16/09/202244,066 mi+58 mi
- 07/09/202344,115 mi+49 mi
- 17/09/202444,168 mi+53 mi
- 16/09/202544,228 mi+60 mi
- 11/09/202644,275 mi+47 mi
- 21/10/202644,284 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 243 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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