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DN53 DLF

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

141,043 mi
Last recorded141,043 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 DLF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 141,043 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 132,378 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 112,509 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 109,217 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 107,309 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 104,625 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 95,698 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 93,789 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 93,541 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 91,223 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 89,113 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 87,358 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 85,205 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 82,323 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 79,797 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

prevents full inspection due to plastic covers fitted underneath engine compartment.

Pass 21 Feb 2009 79,797 miles

prevents full inspection due to plastic covers fitted underneath engine compartment.

Pass 13 Jun 2008 66,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre cut but not showing cords

Pass 19 Jan 2007 42,750 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 23,450 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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DN53 DLF is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2003 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 95,413 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DN53 DLF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this BMW X5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN53 DLF registered?

DN53 DLF is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is DN53 DLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN53 DLF shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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