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HJ03 HFE

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

152,739 mi
Last recorded152,739 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 HFE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 152,739 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 138,146 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 120,777 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 120,768 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 107,646 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 99,808 miles

Handbrake efficiency only just met

Pass 7 Jan 2020 92,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 81,731 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 81,731 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 67,958 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 67,950 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jan 2017 58,216 miles

inlet manifold valve noisy ! (Disa)

reverse lights not working

Fail 4 Jan 2017 58,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wearing low on inner edge

inlet manifold valve noisy ! (Disa)

reverse lights not working

Pass 10 Nov 2015 46,510 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 46,074 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 46,074 miles

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

both rear tyre's out of shape

Pass 23 Aug 2014 40,391 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 37,521 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 34,237 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 34,203 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 30,670 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 27,098 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2009 23,818 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 23,767 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 18,574 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 15,291 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 12,793 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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HJ03 HFE is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol 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 HJ03 HFE, 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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HJ03 HFE is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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