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HV03 EPJ

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

122,366 mi
Last recorded122,366 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 EPJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 122,366 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 114,324 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 109,840 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 109,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Undertrays fitted at time of inspection

Pass 6 Jun 2018 105,020 miles

front brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 21 Nov 2017 102,921 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Nov 2016 93,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 93,997 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 85,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2013 79,748 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 72,787 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 68,585 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 63,171 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 57,830 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 57,830 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 51,165 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 44,554 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 44,272 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 44,265 miles

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

cuts to nearside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 1 Mar 2006 34,433 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 34,433 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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HV03 EPJ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HV03 EPJ, 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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HV03 EPJ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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