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HL03 GWN

2003 BMW X5

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

115,648 mi
Last recorded115,648 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL03 GWN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 115,648 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 115,377 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 114,880 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 113,975 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 113,268 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 112,237 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 111,707 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 111,699 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 111,615 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 105,039 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 98,295 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear has a nail in it

oil leak

Fail 29 Feb 2016 98,201 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear has a nail in it

oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2014 88,481 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-Frame bush is slightly worn. Nearside and Offside.

Pass 3 Sep 2014 88,481 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-Frame bush is slightly worn. Nearside and Offside.

Pass 24 May 2013 80,240 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 72,318 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 72,316 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 65,604 miles

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

both front suspension arm bushes worn

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2010 59,163 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 59,162 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2009 47,376 miles

both front lower arms bushes age cracking

Pass 21 May 2008 39,550 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 19,488 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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HL03 GWN is a 2003 BMW X5 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HL03 GWN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HL03 GWN registered?

HL03 GWN is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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