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BC03 BVM

2003 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,898 mi
Last recorded98,898 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 BVM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 98,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 98,077 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 98,077 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Jan 2024
Pass 1 Dec 2022 94,084 miles

All under body cover and sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2021 90,707 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 86,190 miles

Rear indicators loosing there colour

all suspension bushes corroded but no play

brake pipes coverd in grease

Pass 27 Dec 2019 82,054 miles

handbrake comes up high slight reserve

most front and rear suspension bushes slight deterioration

Pass 24 Dec 2018 79,585 miles

rear brake pads getting slightly low

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight play osf anti roll bar link ball joint

suspect rear sub frame bushes slight deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2017
Pass 14 Dec 2016 73,896 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 70,970 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)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 56,524 miles

rear axle bushes split/worn

Pass 22 May 2013 49,833 miles

nearside front metal brake pipe corroded

offside front metal brake pipe greased

Pass 18 May 2012 46,456 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 46,415 miles

Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2011 42,987 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 May 2011 42,953 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge /// no ply or cords exposed /////

Pass 11 May 2010 38,207 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 38,205 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 May 2009 34,401 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 30,220 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 27,391 miles

Bonnet release handle sticking

Front brake pads at 6mm

Rear brake pads at 4mm

Pass 26 Jul 2006 24,756 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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BC03 BVM is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BC03 BVM, 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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BC03 BVM is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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