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HL03 KOX

2003 BMW X5

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

228,946 mi
Last recorded228,946 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL03 KOX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 3 Nov 2025 228,946 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2024 219,919 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 215,688 miles

Engine MIL inoperative

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 212,561 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 208,156 miles

Nearside Rear door not opening from outside

Offside Front drivers door handle hard to open

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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 KOX is a 2003 BMW X5 in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KOX, 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 HL03 KOX registered?

HL03 KOX is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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