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H3 GPL

2003 BMW X5

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

65,555 mi
Last recorded65,555 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 GPL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 May 2019 65,555 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 63,196 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 63,196 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 62,239 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 59,281 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 59,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 57,757 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 57,757 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 56,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

O/S/F Head lamp leveling devive (small plastic arm) has cracked but operation is not effected .

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 56,453 miles

O/S/F Head lamp leveling devive (small plastic arm) has cracked but operation is not effected .

Pass 10 Jul 2012 54,965 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 53,523 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 52,822 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 49,787 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 47,244 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 44,791 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 44,790 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2006 42,605 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 42,605 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 GPL is a 2003 BMW X5 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 H3 GPL, 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 GPL registered?

H3 GPL is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is H3 GPL safe to buy?

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