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NC03 NWF

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC03 NWF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022
Pass 16 Mar 2021

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2020

Nearside Front tyre scuffing to sidewall

all metal brake pipes have copper grease coating unable to fully inspect

Pass 23 Feb 2019

Both rear brake backing plates are deteriated

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

full plastic covers underside unable to fully inpsect

Pass 16 Mar 2018 138,609 miles

Offside Rear tyre low inner tread

Rear rear brake pads low

Pass 3 Mar 2017

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

Nearside Front brake pipe has grease coating unable to fully inspect

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

full plastic covers underside unable to fully inspect

Pass 28 Nov 2015 128,280 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear exhaust hangers splitting but exhaust still secure

both rear upper suspension arm bushes split debonded but no movement

nearside & offside front brake pipes have a grease coating unable to fully insect

nearside & offside front shockers have reduced damping affect

Fail 26 Nov 2015 128,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear exhaust hangers splitting but exhaust still secure

both rear upper suspension arm bushes split debonded but no movement

nearside & offside front brake pipes have a grease coating unable to fully insect

nearside & offside front shockers have reduced damping affect

Pass 15 Nov 2014 121,377 miles

Both front suspension arm bushes slight play

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pipes have an underseal coating unable to fully inspect

Pass 16 Nov 2013 116,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake pipes have a grease coating unable to fully inspect

Pass 23 Nov 2012 111,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted unable to inspect outer sills

Fail 20 Nov 2012 111,484 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted unable to inspect outer sills

Fail 23 Nov 2011 106,739 miles

Full plastic covers fitted underside unable to fully inspect underside.

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

Offside front brake pipe has slight corrosion.

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

Sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills.

Pass 23 Nov 2011 106,739 miles

Full plastic covers fitted underside unable to fully inspect underside.

Offside front brake pipe has slight corrosion.

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

Sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills.

Pass 23 Sep 2010 101,265 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

full under body cover fitted

rear brake discs worn

Pass 25 Sep 2009 89,688 miles

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

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

air bag lamp on.

nearside front mirror loose.

Fail 22 Sep 2009 89,686 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

air bag lamp on.

nearside front mirror loose.

Pass 25 Jul 2008 80,956 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 65,581 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 50,246 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 50,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

osr nsr exhaust hangers split

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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NC03 NWF is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NC03 NWF, 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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NC03 NWF is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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