2003 BMW X5 2.9L Diesel · YC53 GLA
2003 BMW X5 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 164,823 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,823 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC53 GLA Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2024
- 164,823 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (42 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC53 GLA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW X5 (YC53 GLA) between September 2006 and July 2024.
The record contains 19 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 18 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (42 issues), Tyres (41 issues), Lighting (23 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 84 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 Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
YC53 GLA Mileage History
- 29/09/200656,748 mi
- 26/06/200759,884 mi+3,136 mi
- 10/06/200866,232 mi+6,348 mi
- 17/06/200970,927 mi+4,695 mi
- 03/06/201075,937 mi+5,010 mi
- 03/06/201075,937 mi
- 08/06/201180,643 mi+4,706 mi
- 09/06/201180,643 mi
- 07/06/201285,492 mi+4,849 mi
- 08/06/201285,511 mi+19 mi
- 26/06/201389,674 mi+4,163 mi
- 27/06/201389,674 mi
- 10/07/201495,215 mi+5,541 mi
- 04/06/2015103,845 mi+8,630 mi
- 11/06/2015103,845 mi
- 16/08/2016113,512 mi+9,667 mi
- 24/08/2016113,529 mi+17 mi
- 29/08/2017121,114 mi+7,585 mi
- 29/08/2017121,121 mi+7 mi
- 11/08/2018127,503 mi+6,382 mi
- 13/08/2018127,522 mi+19 mi
- 23/08/2019135,943 mi+8,421 mi
- 24/08/2019135,948 mi+5 mi
- 03/09/2020144,103 mi+8,155 mi
- 14/09/2020144,110 mi+7 mi
- 03/09/2021152,777 mi+8,667 mi
- 07/09/2021152,789 mi+12 mi
- 15/07/2022155,013 mi+2,224 mi
- 14/07/2023137,361 mi-17,652 mi
- 15/07/2023160,000 mi+22,639 mi
- 17/07/2024164,813 mi+4,813 mi
- 18/07/2024164,823 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 6,071 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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