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Free BMW X5 (E53) VIN Decoder

Decode your BMW X5 (E53) VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 10 variants (2000–2007). No registration.

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BMW X5 (E53)
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BMW X5 (E53) specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each X5 (E53) variant in our database.

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
4.8is 6AT AWD (360 HP) 2003–2007 Petrol 4.8 L 355 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp — —
4.4i 6AT AWD (320 HP) 2003–2007 Petrol 4.4 L 315 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp — —
3.0i 6MT AWD (231 HP) 2003–2007 Petrol 3.0 L 228 bhp MANUAL 6sp — —
3.0i 5AT AWD (225 HP) 2003–2007 Petrol 3.0 L 221 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp — —
3.0i 6MT AWD (225 HP) 2003–2007 Petrol 3.0 L 221 bhp MANUAL 6sp — —
3.0d 6MT AWD (218 HP) 2003–2007 Diesel 3.0 L 215 bhp MANUAL 6sp — —
4.6is 5AT AWD (340 HP) 2000 Petrol 4.6 L 335 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp — —
4.4i 5AT AWD (286 HP) 2000 Petrol 4.4 L 282 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp — —
3.0i 5MT AWD (231 HP) 2000 Petrol 3.0 L 228 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —
3.0d 5AT AWD (184 HP) 2000 Diesel 2.9 L 181 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp — —

Specifications are indicative, from open data (cardata.wiki). Decode your VIN above to confirm the exact build.

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The same nameplate across body styles and chassis generations.

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BMW X5 (E53) VIN FAQ

What does a BMW X5 (E53) VIN tell you?+
A BMW X5 (E53) VIN decodes to the exact variant, engine, transmission, body type, model year and factory options. Our free decoder also checks recalls and available safety ratings.
Where is the VIN on a BMW X5 (E53)?+
Look at the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, on the driver's door-jamb sticker, and on the vehicle registration document (V5C / title).
What years was the BMW X5 (E53) made?+
Our database covers the BMW X5 (E53) for model years 2000–2007, across 10 variants.
Is the BMW X5 (E53) VIN check free?+
Yes, decoding specifications, recalls and safety ratings is completely free and needs no registration. A paid full-history report (mileage, theft, accidents) is optional.

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