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FH03 OOU

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,610 mi
Last recorded146,610 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 OOU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 146,610 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2016 146,610 miles

Centre Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 133,054 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 133,055 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

brake warning light

Pass 8 Sep 2014 126,506 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 126,482 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 119,396 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 119,380 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 137,769 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 100,871 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 94,049 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 86,383 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 78,979 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 71,852 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 71,648 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 62,258 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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FH03 OOU is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FH03 OOU, 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 FH03 OOU registered?

FH03 OOU is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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