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H5 SEV

2003 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 SEV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody surface rust

Pass 12 Oct 2024 115,981 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 115,420 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 112,886 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 112,026 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 112,026 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 111,030 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both arms slight play at ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 108,123 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 105,551 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn O/S,N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 105,551 miles

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn O/S,N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 100,502 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 96,720 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush O/S,N/S (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 93,694 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 91,336 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 88,429 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 88,429 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 83,471 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear both tyres worn on inner edge.

Fail 20 Oct 2011 83,471 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear both tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 22 Oct 2010 81,554 miles

n/s/f/tyre slight cut

Pass 22 Oct 2009 74,902 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 64,347 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 56,240 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 56,240 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 45,732 miles

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

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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H5 SEV is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 H5 SEV, 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 H5 SEV registered?

H5 SEV is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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