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NB03 BDZ

2003 BMW X5

Beige Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,585 mi
Last recorded132,585 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB03 BDZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 132,585 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 127,050 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 127,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 125,092 miles

parking brake efficiency on minimum limit

Fail 17 Mar 2012 125,001 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

PDC light flashing

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

bonnet catch stiff

both rear tyres very badly perrished

engine management light on

Pass 4 Nov 2010 121,948 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

engine management light on

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 30 Oct 2010 121,948 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

engine management light on

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Oct 2009 116,068 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 109,017 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 88,070 miles

n/s/r brake flexi metal section corroded

o/s and n/s front tyres scrubbed off on outer edge

o/s and n/s rear tyres scrubbed off on inner edge

Fail 4 Jul 2007 88,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres scrubbed off on outer edge

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres srubbed off on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2006 62,928 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 62,928 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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NB03 BDZ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Beige with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NB03 BDZ, 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 NB03 BDZ registered?

NB03 BDZ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 8 July 2003.

Is NB03 BDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NB03 BDZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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