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NIL 1581

2003 BMW X5

Gold Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

129,996 mi
Last recorded129,996 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 1581
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 129,996 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front metal brake pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Covers/Undertrays are fitted

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine coolant leak from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal is cracking

Nearside front lower fog light does not work

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Both sides mirror glasses are deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside front seat belt is slow to retract

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

Park brake performance is low (16%) and squeals

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both sides rear lenses are faded (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides rear upper (front) suspension arm ball joint dust covers (recommend replace) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Multiple rear suspension arm bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged Nearside rear tyre inner and outer walls have a groove worn into them (recommend replace) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle heater does not work and windscreen does not demist.

Fail 26 Nov 2025 129,989 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides front (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both sides front headlight lenses are deteriorated effecting dip beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Nearside front lower (rear) suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front metal brake pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Covers/Undertrays are fitted

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine coolant leak from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal is cracking

Nearside front lower fog light does not work

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Both sides mirror glasses are deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside front seat belt is slow to retract

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

Park brake performance is low (16%) and squeals

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both sides rear lenses are faded (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides rear upper (front) suspension arm ball joint dust covers (recommend replace) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Multiple rear suspension arm bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged Nearside rear tyre inner and outer walls have a groove worn into them (recommend replace) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle heater does not work and windscreen does not demist.

Pass 8 Feb 2024 126,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 125,067 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 123,367 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 123,364 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 118,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 118,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 113,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

parking brake only just met required efficiency recommend further investigation

Fail 11 Jan 2019

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/50r19 107v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018

Nearside Front cracked in tread

Offside Front cracked in tread

Fail 2 Jan 2018

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer 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 cracked in tread

Offside Front cracked in tread

Pass 19 Dec 2016

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

both front tyres cracking in tread (strong advice)

parking brake just met limit

Fail 14 Dec 2016

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced and offside (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

both front tyres cracking in tread (strong advice)

parking brake just met limit

Pass 24 Nov 2015 107,331 miles

Rear tyres worn on inside

Fail 23 Nov 2015 107,331 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear tyres worn on inside

Pass 10 Dec 2014 101,926 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

all 4 tyres cracking in tread (inner edges)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 83,404 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 84,605 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 73,832 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 73,832 miles

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

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 29 Jul 2010 64,949 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 64,909 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres tread showing signs of damage

Pass 23 Jul 2010 64,909 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 53,234 miles

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

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

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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NIL 1581 is a 2003 BMW X5 in Gold with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 NIL 1581, 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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NIL 1581 is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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