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FH03 XNX

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

148,614 mi
Last recorded148,614 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 148,614 miles

Offside Front alloy wheel bead damaged

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 7 May 2021 148,602 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front alloy wheel bead damaged

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 140,853 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 135,351 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front very close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel wheel leaning inwards (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 135,351 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front very close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel wheel leaning inwards (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 133,279 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 135,364 miles

Fuel pipe leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner shoulder (4.1.D.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)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 13,241 miles

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

front discs worn

nail nsr tyre

Fail 11 Mar 2015 13,241 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front discs worn

nail nsr tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2014 124,281 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 116,345 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 116,343 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 109,915 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 109,911 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 101,655 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 101,655 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 94,965 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 82,210 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 69,825 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 49,885 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 XNX is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XNX, 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 XNX registered?

FH03 XNX is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is FH03 XNX safe to buy?

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