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H5 XEX

2003 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

159,426 mi
Last recorded159,426 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 XEX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 159,426 miles

Monitor (advisories): surface rust build up on suspension components and body

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

Pass 16 Aug 2025 157,426 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 155,454 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 153,913 miles

surface rust build up on suspension components and body

Pass 30 Jul 2022 150,488 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 147,033 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

front wiper blades smeering

rear discs corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2020 143,096 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 135,409 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 135,361 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 125,040 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 116,050 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 116,050 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 111,754 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 111,549 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 102,392 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall slight damage

Pass 14 Jul 2014 99,117 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 96,334 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 96,334 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 90,739 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 90,739 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 83,562 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 69,316 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 69,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 60,215 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 60,209 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 52,891 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 41,854 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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H5 XEX is a 2003 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 XEX, 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 XEX registered?

H5 XEX is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is H5 XEX safe to buy?

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