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AK03 DVP

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

166,459 mi
Last recorded166,459 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 DVP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 166,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 161,592 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 158,132 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 158,127 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 Feb 2024 158,076 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 148,767 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2023 148,767 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 148,717 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 140,977 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 132,170 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 127,300 miles

both rear tyres worn badly inner edges

oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2018 122,489 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Nearside front brake pipe rusty

Nearside rear tyre cut but not to cords.

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Power steering pipe damp with oil.

Pass 13 Sep 2017 117,810 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

engine oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2017 117,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2016 112,906 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 112,906 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 108,430 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 108,377 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 102,153 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 102,153 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 198,798 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 98,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 84,861 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 76,291 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 71,636 miles

o/s and n/s front bottom ball joint has slight play

Pass 10 May 2008 64,561 miles

advanced wear in front suspension lower arm bushes and brake reaction arm bushes

Pass 4 May 2007 53,932 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 46,754 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 46,509 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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AK03 DVP is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK03 DVP, 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.

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AK03 DVP is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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