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H3 GCA

2003 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

174,665 mi
Last recorded174,665 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 GCA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 174,665 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 166,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 166,489 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn . (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bothside front torque reaction arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 164,183 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated outer c.v gaiter small end seeping grease, should replace. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both bulb dim. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 152,650 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 147,266 miles

SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 21 Feb 2020 147,262 miles

Brake performance not tested DUE TO LEAK FROM NEARSIDE FRONT PIPE (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 22 Dec 2017 145,178 miles

Oil leak Offside rear diff seal ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 140,773 miles

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

Top and btm covers

Fail 6 Dec 2016 140,772 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Top and btm covers

Pass 22 Dec 2015 132,706 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 125,082 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 121,047 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 13 Feb 2013 109,747 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 95,085 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 84,224 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 84,224 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 74,280 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 74,280 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 63,835 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 50,511 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 35,370 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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H3 GCA is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 H3 GCA, 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 H3 GCA registered?

H3 GCA is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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