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BD03 NFH

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,564 mi
Last recorded143,564 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 NFH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 143,564 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 127,469 miles

Front discs corroded

Front pads wearing thin

Gearbox and engine oil leak

Offside outer cv deteriorated

Suspension bushes perished

Pass 7 Apr 2016 113,877 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 113,877 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 107,751 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 94,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 84,455 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 78,053 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 78,051 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 66,924 miles

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

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 1 Oct 2009 57,276 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 56,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jun 2007
Pass 5 Jul 2006 34,619 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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BD03 NFH is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BD03 NFH, 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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What year was BD03 NFH registered?

BD03 NFH is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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