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MP03 AUC

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP03 AUC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025
Pass 10 Dec 2024 168,589 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 166,394 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 166,394 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 162,817 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2022 162,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 159,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 155,655 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 151,654 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 143,683 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 143,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 137,580 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges of tread.

both rear tyres worn on inner edge of tread.

Pass 8 Jun 2016 128,446 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 128,446 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 122,191 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 116,890 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 111,178 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 105,580 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 100,576 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 95,578 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 89,810 miles

Front reg plate damaged

Power rack worn condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off side wing mirror damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2008 77,905 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 77,905 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 66,681 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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MP03 AUC is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MP03 AUC, 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 MP03 AUC registered?

MP03 AUC is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is MP03 AUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MP03 AUC shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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