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HD03 BXK

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

194,780 mi
Last recorded194,780 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 BXK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 194,780 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 194,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster is BROKEN (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn Tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 180,285 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 180,282 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Air suspension is faulty , Rear suspension has limited movement

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 169,358 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 168,774 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

engine management light illuminated

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2015 161,278 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 154,424 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 146,856 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 17 Oct 2012 141,060 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 141,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 137,160 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn on edge

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 9 Nov 2011 137,159 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn on edge

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 19 Oct 2010 121,675 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 103,560 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 103,558 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 81,684 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 57,369 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 39,800 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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HD03 BXK is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HD03 BXK, 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 HD03 BXK registered?

HD03 BXK is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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