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BF03 GWN

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

114,375 mi
Last recorded114,375 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 GWN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 114,375 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 107,911 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced offside / nearside (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside / nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 107,909 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam offside / nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working offside / nearside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens seriously defective offside / nearside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 104,999 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 104,999 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 102,871 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 101,520 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 101,514 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front 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 Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2016 99,230 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 99,230 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 89,186 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 84,457 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 84,457 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 79,333 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 76,958 miles

Strong smell of fuel in engine bay- No visual leaks seen

Fail 21 Aug 2012 76,954 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Strong smell of fuel in engine bay- No visual leaks seen

Pass 3 Oct 2011 72,803 miles

Nearside rear tyre has cut outerwall but not deep enough to reach the cords yet.

Fail 3 Oct 2011 72,803 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear tyre has cut outerwall but not deep enough to reach the cords yet.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 68,888 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 68,888 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre has damage to the outer wall

Pass 3 Nov 2009 60,985 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 22 Oct 2009 60,969 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2008 52,154 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm inner rubber bush deteriated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 30 Sep 2008 52,154 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm inner rubber bush deteriated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 12 Oct 2007 43,657 miles

engine tray fitted.

full engine tray fitted.

Pass 10 Oct 2006 24,870 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 24,870 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BF03 GWN is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 BF03 GWN, 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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BF03 GWN is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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