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AV03 BPX

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

163,395 mi
Last recorded163,395 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 BPX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 163,395 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 157,926 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake need adjustment

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2020 151,504 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 150,406 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 150,406 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 144,766 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 132,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

power steering slight restriction

rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 27 Jun 2015 132,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

power steering slight restriction

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Jul 2014 124,466 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges of tread

Pass 24 Jun 2013 114,132 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 114,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

pad warning light "ON" on dash offside rear wire cut off

Pass 23 Apr 2012 102,521 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 89,262 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 89,262 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 78,490 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 78,490 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 70,771 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 61,266 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 61,266 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 46,643 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 46,637 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2006 46,639 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AV03 BPX is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AV03 BPX, 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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AV03 BPX is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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