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HS03 OGU

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,587 mi
Last recorded146,587 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 OGU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 146,587 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 133,598 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 126,421 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted restricting testers view

Fail 6 Jan 2017 126,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine covers & under trays fitted restricting testers view

Pass 4 Dec 2015 120,123 miles

engine covers & under body covers fitted to engine restricting testers view

Fail 4 Dec 2015 120,123 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine covers & under body covers fitted to engine restricting testers view

Pass 12 Dec 2014 106,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover sills fitted to door sills restricting testers view

Pass 28 Dec 2013 99,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tye wearing on inner edge recommend rear track

switch damaged on offside front suspension arm

Pass 2 Jan 2013 89,921 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Dec 2012 89,921 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 88,253 miles

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

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 15 Aug 2012 88,252 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 15 Aug 2011 83,554 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 83,552 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 78,620 miles

o/s/r n/s/r n/s/f tyres wearing on edges

Fail 2 Aug 2010 78,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/r n/s/r n/s/f tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Aug 2009 74,131 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 69,393 miles

nsr tyre worn inner edge

osf fog lamp broken

osf tyre 2mm

Pass 17 Apr 2007 56,851 miles

near side mirror broken

oil leak and level low

Pass 9 May 2006 45,987 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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HS03 OGU is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HS03 OGU, 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 HS03 OGU registered?

HS03 OGU is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 14 May 2003.

Is HS03 OGU safe to buy?

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