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NC03 OTG

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

104,619 mi
Last recorded104,619 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC03 OTG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 104,619 miles

self levelling suspension warning lamp illuminated

Fail 24 Apr 2023 104,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken on suspension (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear seats missing

self levelling suspension warning lamp illuminated

Pass 6 Oct 2021 104,282 miles

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

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

self levelling suspension inactive warning light illuminated on dash

Fail 28 Sep 2021 104,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along upper suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along upper suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

self levelling suspension inactive warning light illuminated on dash

Pass 5 Sep 2020 102,399 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 102,399 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 102,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 101,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 99,902 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 99,902 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 95,958 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 95,308 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush inner front (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 93,911 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2014 87,165 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 87,165 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 85,673 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 85,673 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 81,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Oct 2012 81,747 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to carry out emissions teat due to coolant leak

Pass 7 Oct 2011 70,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2010 56,836 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 55,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to carry out full underside inspection of main brake pipes, fuel pipes, e,t,c, due to plastic covers.

Pass 19 Dec 2008 67,918 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 67,918 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 56,312 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 44,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 36,673 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 OTG is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 NC03 OTG, 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 OTG is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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