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MP03 EXV

2003 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

203,991 mi
Last recorded203,991 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP03 EXV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 203,991 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 184,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 162,157 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 162,153 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 152,542 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 152,542 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 144,039 miles

power steering slightly heavy

Pass 11 Jan 2021 136,073 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside mirror loose

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

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

Steering seems heavy

Fail 30 Dec 2020 136,068 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside mirror loose

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

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

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

Steering seems heavy

Pass 28 Jun 2019 126,492 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 118,745 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 118,743 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 108,389 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 99,078 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 99,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 91,523 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 83,080 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 83,075 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 75,906 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 67,051 miles

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

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

both rear inner tyre walls damaged

Fail 7 Jul 2012 67,041 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both rear inner tyre walls damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2011 51,250 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 42,730 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 37,692 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 34,035 miles

engine oil on minimum

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 30 Jan 2007 27,469 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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MP03 EXV is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 EXV, 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 EXV registered?

MP03 EXV is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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