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N3 HUA

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,150 mi
Last recorded124,150 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 HUA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 124,150 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 124,150 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 118,120 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

both front tyres wearing outer edges

front subframe slightly corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2015 116,317 miles

Coolant leak

NSR tyre wearing inner edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

OSF / NSF tyre wearing on outter edges

OSR tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 22 Apr 2015 116,317 miles

Coolant leak

NSR tyre wearing inner edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

OSF / NSF tyre wearing on outter edges

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

OSR tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2014 109,920 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 109,918 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 98,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 98,452 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 91,411 miles

plastic shields fitted unable to fully check brake pipes

Pass 26 Oct 2010 86,999 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 74,732 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 74,660 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 63,544 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 54,784 miles

both front inner brake pads appear to be worn thin

Pass 16 Jun 2006 41,212 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 37,216 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 HUA is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HUA, 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 N3 HUA registered?

N3 HUA is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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