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EX03 MRV

2003 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 MRV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

parking brake performance JUST ACCEPTABLE

Pass 10 Jul 2019
Fail 10 Jul 2019

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2018

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Jul 2017

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 62,275 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 62,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 58,131 miles

Both front tyres cracked, not exposing inner cords

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 53,417 miles

Front tyres perished slightly

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 50,319 miles

Front tyres perished slightly

Fail 15 Jul 2013 50,313 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)

Front tyres perished slightly

Pass 10 Jul 2012 46,536 miles

Front tyres perished slightly

Fail 9 Jul 2012 46,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

All tyres cracked slightly on sidewalls and in tread

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 43,866 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)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 28 Jul 2010 42,118 miles

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Jul 2009 38,142 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 34,298 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 25,434 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 18,430 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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EX03 MRV is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 EX03 MRV, 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 EX03 MRV registered?

EX03 MRV is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is EX03 MRV safe to buy?

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