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FL03 ONX

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

189,781 mi
Last recorded189,781 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 ONX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 189,781 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 189,781 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 187,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 184,237 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 184,224 miles

Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 180,700 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 179,008 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 177,542 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides at main rear bushes

brake bleed prior to test may require further bleedind

Fail 12 May 2017 177,530 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides at main rear bushes

Pass 16 May 2016 176,006 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides at main rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)

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

both brakepipes at front and rear are slightly corroded

both front and rear sub frames slightly corroded

oil leak

underbody at rear has slight surface rust

underguards fitted from front to rear

Pass 20 May 2015 170,001 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covereing on all sills and entire underbody.

rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 23 May 2014 162,396 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 162,396 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 153,680 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 145,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 104,231 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

front and rear undertrays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection

Pass 27 Aug 2010 127,182 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

undertrays fitted preventitng full under vehicle inspection

Pass 10 Sep 2009 113,537 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 104,510 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 88,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 67,075 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 67,075 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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FL03 ONX is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel 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 FL03 ONX, 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 FL03 ONX registered?

FL03 ONX is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is FL03 ONX safe to buy?

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