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CU03 NZM

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,062 mi
Last recorded130,062 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 NZM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 130,062 miles

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 22 Nov 2025 129,274 miles

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

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 129,258 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing one wheel bolt missing from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 127,601 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arms inner bushes worn some movement not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s o/s wiper blades defective need replacing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour both rear reflector lenses faded (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 127,427 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 127,290 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 127,283 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system above suspension arm (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

registration lamps dim

Pass 9 Sep 2021
Pass 10 Sep 2020 125,106 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 125,106 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s n/s front headlights buffed , as substance present (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 122,560 miles

Small chip n/s screen

Fail 27 Aug 2019 122,529 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Small chip n/s screen

Pass 30 Aug 2018 111,776 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

chip in n/s screen

Pass 5 Sep 2017

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 90,423 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 78,085 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 72,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2014 72,612 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)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 65,950 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 53,658 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 50,409 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 50,409 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 46,463 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 42,354 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 36,664 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 32,096 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 25,910 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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CU03 NZM is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CU03 NZM, 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 CU03 NZM registered?

CU03 NZM is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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