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HT03 TFA

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,335 mi
Last recorded134,335 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 TFA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 134,335 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs scorred (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly low effort (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage not in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 131,219 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 123,577 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2016 123,530 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 117,072 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 117,069 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 116,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s wing mirror loose

Pass 24 Jul 2013 112,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 108,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 110,770 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 100,765 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 93,651 miles

o/s mirror insecure. All tyres slightly perished on walls. Nail in n/s/f tyre. o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge, close to limit and has nail in tread.

Fail 23 Jun 2010 92,876 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

o/s mirror insecure. All tyres slightly perished on walls. Nail in n/s/f tyre. o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge, close to limit and has nail in tread.

Pass 4 Jul 2009 84,232 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 72,113 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 72,112 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyre edges wearing

Pass 13 Jun 2007 59,239 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 59,239 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 47,361 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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HT03 TFA is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HT03 TFA, 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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HT03 TFA is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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