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NG03 NFX

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

137,383 mi
Last recorded137,383 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG03 NFX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 137,383 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

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

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

Slight under body corrosion all under areas

Pass 26 Apr 2019 136,505 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 13 Dec 2017 129,583 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 19 Dec 2016 123,779 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Dec 2016 123,779 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Dec 2015 119,234 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 119,225 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top cover (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 115,653 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 114,650 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 107,545 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 101,782 miles

Front nearside tyre wearing on inner edge

Front offside tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear offside tyre has small tear in sidewall rim protect area

Rear offside tyre wearing on inner edge

Slight crack in rear offside light lens

Slight oil leak from rear axle differential

Fail 19 Oct 2012 101,782 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front nearside tyre wearing on inner edge

Front offside tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear offside tyre has small tear in sidewall rim protect area

Rear offside tyre wearing on inner edge

Slight crack in rear offside light lens

Slight oil leak from rear axle differential

Fail 17 Aug 2012 100,493 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Small tear in outer side wall rim protector strip on rear offside tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2011 89,132 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 89,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2010 83,847 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 83,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Feb 2010 76,375 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 76,358 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 70,421 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 67,298 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 61,063 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 61,063 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 52,696 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 43,820 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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NG03 NFX is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NG03 NFX, 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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NG03 NFX is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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