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FH03 XNW

2003 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

141,443 mi
Last recorded141,443 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 XNW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 141,443 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 138,531 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 137,625 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 1 May 2018 137,625 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s/f inner drive shaft gaitor

Pass 21 Apr 2017 135,434 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 133,148 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both inner wings (3.6.B.2c)

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

handbrake may require attention

Pass 4 May 2015 131,001 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre perished

Pass 24 Jun 2014 126,094 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 117,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 110,364 miles

n/s/r brake bindin slightly

rear brake hoses rusty

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 2 Jun 2011 104,789 miles

Rear brake disks rusty

o/s and n/s rear tyres wearing inner edges

rear brakes binding

Fail 28 May 2011 104,784 miles

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

Rear brake disks rusty

o/s and n/s rear tyres wearing inner edges

rear brakes binding

Pass 20 May 2010 98,389 miles

rear brake disks slihjtly rusty

Pass 30 Jun 2009 91,022 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 90,168 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 90,168 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 83,303 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 83,303 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 71,724 miles

just passed handbrake eff

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2007 71,597 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 52,800 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 51,263 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 XNW is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FH03 XNW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH03 XNW registered?

FH03 XNW is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is FH03 XNW safe to buy?

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