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MF03 AEG

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

142,262 mi
Last recorded142,262 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 AEG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 142,262 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 141,112 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces of front discs badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas of corrosion on underside, undertrays are fitted and some corrosion is visible but not able to be fully inspected (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 139,859 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc inner faces are worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas of rusting on underside and also front and rear subframes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 139,841 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc inner faces are worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas of rusting on underside and also front and rear subframes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 138,083 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 136,635 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 134,664 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 131,222 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 119,146 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 119,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2015 118,874 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 118,861 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 7 Mar 2014 114,282 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 110,114 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 105,966 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 102,531 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 102,497 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 100,165 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 98,211 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 96,293 miles

both front wipers slightly worn.

Pass 26 Feb 2007 86,091 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 65,315 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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MF03 AEG is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MF03 AEG, 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 MF03 AEG registered?

MF03 AEG is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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