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ET03 VCE

2003 BMW X5

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

140,542 mi
Last recorded140,542 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 VCE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2025 140,542 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (front arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 139,566 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 139,566 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 139,201 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 137,441 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 137,441 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 133,721 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 133,721 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside mirror glass

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 128,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 128,627 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 123,837 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 123,837 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 constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 118,642 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 118,642 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 113,442 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 107,788 miles

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 3 Sep 2013 101,096 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 101,096 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 93,691 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 93,691 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 86,894 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 86,894 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 80,647 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 80,645 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 73,588 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 66,129 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 55,033 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 40,445 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 VCE is a 2003 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 ET03 VCE, 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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ET03 VCE is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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