CarVerify

Free Car Check

M2 AOU

2003 BMW X5

Red Diesel 2926cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 AOU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 119,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn out on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn out on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn out on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV boot split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 115,453 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing low on inner edge-Tyre size 255/50R19 103W

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Parking brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 110,998 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 106,816 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 99,324 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 99,322 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 92,519 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 92,492 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 85,853 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 79,565 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 70,032 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 59,632 miles

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

n/s/f tyre heavily worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Sep 2010 59,627 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre heavily worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2009 51,732 miles

inner edges of rear tyres wearing

Fail 23 Sep 2009 51,730 miles

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

inner edges of rear tyres wearing

Pass 15 Apr 2008 39,570 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 39,366 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 30,182 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 23,521 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
Full BMW X5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M2 AOU is a 2003 BMW X5 in Red with a 2,926cc diesel 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 M2 AOU, 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

How do I check the history of M2 AOU?

You can check the full history of M2 AOU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M2 AOU registered?

M2 AOU is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is M2 AOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M2 AOU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M2 AOU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M2 AOU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.