2003 BMW X5 2.9L Diesel · X5 OAH
2003 BMW X5 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 173,569 miles. MOT expired on 18 Nov 2025. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jan 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,569 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X5 OAH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/08/2026
- 173,569 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X5 OAH 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 (X5 OAH) between October 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 24 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (12 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”.
X5 OAH Mileage History
- 25/10/2024171,205 mi
- 19/11/2024171,218 mi+13 mi
- 19/11/2024171,218 mi
- 30/12/2025173,502 mi+2,284 mi
- 24/08/2026173,569 mi+67 mi
Average of roughly 1,292 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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