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MH03 VUT

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,964 mi
Last recorded170,964 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH03 VUT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 170,964 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 166,816 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 166,804 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced suspension mounting prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 155,238 miles

n/s/r drop ling slight play

Pass 28 Mar 2019 149,441 miles

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

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

Offside Front door mirror glass is deteriorated

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 149,428 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front position (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear extra tail bulb is out

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

Offside Front door mirror glass is deteriorated

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 144,220 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 139,005 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 139,005 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear 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 18 Mar 2016 132,897 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 132,896 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2015 126,038 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 126,038 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 122,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2014 122,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Aug 2013 117,653 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 117,653 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2012 111,773 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 111,771 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 103,998 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 103,998 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 90,524 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 90,524 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 85,491 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 85,491 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 77,607 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 65,773 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 65,773 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 46,593 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 45,948 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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MH03 VUT is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MH03 VUT, 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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MH03 VUT is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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