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BN03 XOS

2003 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

160,545 mi
Last recorded160,545 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 XOS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 160,545 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 155,338 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 150,438 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 147,631 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 142,944 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 138,591 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Slightly discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Slightly discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 133,454 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 127,504 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal section of both rear flexy brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Slight perishing to n/s/r tyre inner side wall

Pass 13 Mar 2017 121,482 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level brake light (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 121,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level brake light (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 114,059 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 106,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 93,152 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 93,152 miles

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

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)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 89,738 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 89,738 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 82,482 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 82,481 miles

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 74,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Mar 2011 74,665 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake warning light on (poss pad wear indicator)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 65,092 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 56,364 miles

Nearside hand brake slower than offside hand in operation on brake tester also squeaking from nearside brake when applied.

Fail 12 Mar 2009 56,364 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside hand brake slower than offside hand in operation on brake tester also squeaking from nearside brake when applied.

Pass 11 Mar 2008 46,151 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 39,509 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 32,231 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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BN03 XOS is a 2003 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BN03 XOS, 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 BN03 XOS registered?

BN03 XOS is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 18 March 2003.

Is BN03 XOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 XOS shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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