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BF03 OXN

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

176,500 mi
Last recorded176,500 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 176,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 168,964 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 168,964 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 163,581 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 156,910 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 156,859 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened offside and nearside (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 146,887 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 136,216 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front EXTREME INNER EDGE WEARING

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

PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY ONLY JUST MET

Fail 25 Aug 2015 136,214 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front EXTREME INNER EDGE WEARING

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

PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY ONLY JUST MET

Pass 4 Sep 2014 124,662 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 112,115 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 112,115 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Bonnet release cable broken used grips on remaining cable strands to open

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 102,695 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 102,695 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 89,415 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

CHILD SEATS FITTED IN REAR OF VEHICLE NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF SEAT BELTS

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 89,415 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

CHILD SEATS FITTED IN REAR OF VEHICLE NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF SEAT BELTS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 80,422 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 71,624 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 60,135 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 49,720 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 49,717 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 39,209 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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BF03 OXN 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 68.2%.

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 OXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF03 OXN registered?

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

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