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NA03 TXU

2003 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

154,816 mi
Last recorded154,816 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA03 TXU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 154,816 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Surface corrosion on suspension and corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2023 151,438 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 151,379 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 147,616 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 147,540 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Driver's airbag missing Air bag light missing (7.1.5 (a))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front side mirror missing

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 1.6mm wearing smooth inner it needs attention asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 144,314 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2020 137,963 miles

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))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 137,963 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 129,893 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 129,860 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rearx2 (1.1.11 (c))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated metal section corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail insecure (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front greased (1.1.11 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 124,150 miles

front sub-frame very rusty

slight play osr hub lower arm bush

Fail 28 Nov 2017 124,150 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

front sub-frame very rusty

slight play osr hub lower arm bush

Pass 20 Feb 2017 118,543 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2016 114,294 miles

Some play O/S Steering rack

Traction control light on

Slight play lower balljoints

Fail 25 Jan 2016 114,294 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Slight play lower balljoints

Some play O/S Steering rack

Traction control light on

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 114,180 miles

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

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 108,197 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 108,197 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 101,737 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 91,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 84,516 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres wearing low / worn on inner edges

rear brake discs slightly corroded / pitted

slight play detected in o/s/f bottom ball joint (rear joint)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 84,516 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres wearing low / worn on inner edges

rear brake discs slightly corroded / pitted

slight play detected in o/s/f bottom ball joint (rear joint)

Pass 21 Oct 2010
Fail 20 Oct 2010

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 71,960 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 63,045 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 60,623 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 40,347 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 36,601 miles

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

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

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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NA03 TXU is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NA03 TXU, 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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NA03 TXU is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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