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HG03 BFJ

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

177,964 mi
Last recorded177,964 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 BFJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 177,964 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 177,845 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2017 168,529 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2017 168,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 157,913 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2015 150,845 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2015 150,845 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2014
Pass 14 Jan 2013 119,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 116,052 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 99,532 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 89,506 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 89,506 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 80,212 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 80,211 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 68,860 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 60,411 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 47,132 miles

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

brake fluid low

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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HG03 BFJ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HG03 BFJ, 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 HG03 BFJ registered?

HG03 BFJ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is HG03 BFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG03 BFJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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