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ML03 BBX

2003 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,235 mi
Last recorded17,235 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 BBX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 17,235 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 16,610 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 16,603 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper split (8.2.2)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 13,988 miles

air bag light flickers but stopped off for test

Pass 30 Apr 2015 12,037 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 10,377 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 8,616 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 2,670 miles

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

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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ML03 BBX is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ML03 BBX, 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 ML03 BBX registered?

ML03 BBX is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is ML03 BBX safe to buy?

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