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EM03 HAN

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

209,133 mi
Last recorded209,133 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM03 HAN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 209,133 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 201,837 miles

Exhaust heat shield not fully secure

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 201,837 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust heat shield not fully secure

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 201,614 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield not fully secure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 193,069 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 193,068 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 181,929 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 181,926 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 175,211 miles

Offside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 175,211 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Pass 6 May 2016

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear cannot fully inspect run above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 May 2016

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear cannot fully inspect run above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2015 161,441 miles

Digital display becoming difficult to read

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

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

Oil leak on rear differential

Pass 18 Jul 2014 153,754 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside door mirror damaged

rear tyres slightly worn inner edges

Fail 18 Jul 2014 153,754 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside door mirror damaged

rear tyres slightly worn inner edges

Pass 5 Aug 2013 147,660 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 140,906 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner egde

Pass 23 Aug 2011 132,435 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 122,002 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 110,267 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 94,394 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 84,444 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 65,890 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 65,890 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 49,874 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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EM03 HAN is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EM03 HAN, 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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EM03 HAN is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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