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EW03 NNB

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,343 mi
Last recorded135,343 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEW03 NNB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 135,343 miles

Front tyres x 2 edges worn

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear tyres x 2 edges worn

Pass 25 Jun 2022 131,255 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

nsf wiper blade worn

Pass 30 Jun 2021 129,207 miles

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

Front h/lights poor beam image

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

h.brake 16% on min efficiency

Fail 30 Jun 2021 129,207 miles

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

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

Front h/lights poor beam image

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

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns/os (4.4.3 (a))

h.brake 16% on min efficiency

Fail 30 Jun 2021 129,207 miles

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

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

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

Front h/lights poor beam image

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns/os (4.4.3 (a))

h.brake 16% on min efficiency

Pass 13 Mar 2019 121,520 miles

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

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

h.brake 16% on min effficiency

Fail 13 Mar 2019 121,520 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

h.brake 16% on min effficiency

Pass 24 Mar 2018 109,597 miles

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

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

nsf & both rear tyres wearing on edge

oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2018 109,596 miles

Offside 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)

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

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

nsf & both rear tyres wearing on edge

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2017 96,634 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 88,181 miles

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

engine covers and bottom covers fitted not allowing full inspection

oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2015 83,396 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)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 83,396 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 78,690 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 75,029 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 68,891 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 63,948 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 57,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Mar 2010 57,297 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Feb 2009 48,814 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 40,625 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 32,393 miles

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

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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EW03 NNB is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 EW03 NNB, 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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EW03 NNB is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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