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ET03 UVB

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

148,780 mi
Last recorded148,780 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 UVB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 148,780 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 144,377 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 142,401 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 135,148 miles

rear tyres wearing edges

slight oil leak

slight play n/s/r shock

Pass 28 Mar 2018 124,557 miles

Front tyres wearing unevenly & getting low.

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 124,557 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Front tyres wearing unevenly & getting low.

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 115,781 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 115,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 104,275 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 95,427 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 86,543 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 75,542 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 75,497 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 62,144 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 47,751 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 45,227 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 42,055 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 40,013 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 37,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Mar 2006 26,396 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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ET03 UVB is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ET03 UVB, 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 ET03 UVB registered?

ET03 UVB is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is ET03 UVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET03 UVB shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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