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N3 DBU

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

123,321 mi
Last recorded123,321 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 DBU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 123,321 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Dec 2023 121,285 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 119,797 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 118,692 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 117,190 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 114,202 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 111,371 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017
Pass 1 Nov 2016 98,433 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 90,871 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 78,036 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 64,521 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 64,521 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 51,302 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 44,303 miles

nearside front tyre tread depth 2mm

Fail 5 Jul 2011 44,300 miles

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

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

engine oil level low

nearside front tyre tread depth 2mm

Pass 6 Jul 2010 35,080 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs worn

Fail 6 Jul 2010 35,080 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Jun 2009 29,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

sill cover fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2009 29,166 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

sill cover fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2008 26,489 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 23,334 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 20,701 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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N3 DBU is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 N3 DBU, 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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N3 DBU is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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