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BX03 TNX

2003 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

151,041 mi
Last recorded151,041 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 TNX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 151,041 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 151,040 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 133,194 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 128,015 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

airbag light flashed-get checked

Pass 9 Aug 2018 115,856 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 110,305 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 100,798 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/50R19 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 100,798 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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)

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

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

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/50R19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 91,487 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 88,407 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 83,727 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 76,419 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 69,966 miles

advise both front tyres perrished.

advise nearside front tyre wearing low on 2mm.

advise offside rear tyre wearing low on 3mm and out of shape on tread.

advise wipers smearing screen.

Pass 29 Sep 2010 65,643 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 60,090 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 52,084 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 52,084 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 45,481 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 45,481 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 39,878 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 39,878 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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BX03 TNX is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BX03 TNX, 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 BX03 TNX registered?

BX03 TNX is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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