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N44 MPB

2003 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

174,529 mi
Last recorded174,529 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN44 MPB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 174,529 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 171,857 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 163,783 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 163,731 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 152,143 miles

slight play in the ns lower ball joint

Pass 8 Jun 2019 132,292 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 126,361 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 124,650 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 122,208 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 18,167 miles

Rear tyres bald on the inner edges

Pass 19 May 2014 122,917 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 122,917 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 109,343 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 109,343 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 105,689 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 102,400 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 88,342 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges and have cuts close to excessive

crack in very bottom of windscreen on offside but not affecting drivers view of the road

nearside rear tyre worn badly on inner edge but tread not cut as deep

Fail 25 Mar 2011 88,339 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges and have cuts close to excessive

crack in very bottom of windscreen on offside but not affecting drivers view of the road

nearside rear tyre worn badly on inner edge but tread not cut as deep

Fail 22 Mar 2010 73,019 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

both front and offside rear tyres have outer sidewall damage

Pass 22 Mar 2010 73,019 miles

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

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)

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

both front and offside rear tyres have outer sidewall damage

Pass 8 Jan 2009 60,636 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

slight play in offside front steering arm

Fail 5 Jan 2009 60,608 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 10 Aug 2007 48,351 miles

parking brake effort low may require adjustment or repair.

Pass 15 Jan 2007 42,796 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 35,279 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 35,279 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

OSR tyre has nail in it

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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N44 MPB 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 N44 MPB, 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 N44 MPB registered?

N44 MPB is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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