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NC03 ORY

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

146,519 mi
Last recorded146,519 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC03 ORY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 146,519 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all mechanical components has slight surface rust

Pass 24 Oct 2022 145,359 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all mechanical components has slight suraface rust

Pass 28 Sep 2021 142,519 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all mechanical components has slight surface rust

Pass 23 Sep 2020 139,178 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all mechanical components corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2019 136,934 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 135,360 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 132,910 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both sides (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 129,981 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn both sides (2.5.C.1b)

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

mot carried out in wet condition

undertray fitted unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 4 Nov 2015 127,405 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 124,889 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 121,990 miles

2 exhaust rear mountings poor condition

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

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)

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

engine warning light on

front wipers poor

Fail 25 Oct 2013 121,990 miles

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)

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

2 exhaust rear mountings poor condition

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

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)

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

engine warning light on

front wipers poor

Pass 18 Oct 2012 119,867 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 118,360 miles

nearside headlamp poor pattern

offside front wiper poor

parking brake effort low/just passed

slight play nearside front lower ball joint

Fail 20 Sep 2011 118,360 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside headlamp poor pattern

offside front wiper poor

parking brake effort low/just passed

slight play nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 30 Jul 2010 116,889 miles

both front wipers poor

signs of leak steering rack offside

Fail 21 Jul 2010 116,889 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brakes pull slightly to nearside

noise from rear brakes

one nearside rear side lamp inop

both front wipers poor

both rear brakes binding

signs of leak steering rack offside

Pass 30 Sep 2008 108,561 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 97,186 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 97,186 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 80,208 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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NC03 ORY is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ORY, 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 ORY is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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