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H3 HBD

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 HBD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise under trays fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2025

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise under trays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2024 85,002 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front tie bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise under trays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2023 77,529 miles

advise under trays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2022 75,000 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2021 73,654 miles

e m light on

Fail 19 Oct 2021 73,654 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

e m light on

Pass 17 Oct 2020 73,061 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 72,817 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 70,218 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 70,218 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 70,593 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 63,719 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 65,146 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 62,873 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 59,973 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 57,927 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 55,057 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 53,239 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 50,686 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 47,167 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 47,167 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 42,284 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 39,914 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 39,063 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 HBD is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 HBD, 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 HBD registered?

H3 HBD is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is H3 HBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H3 HBD shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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