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NL03 XLX

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

191,352 mi
Last recorded191,352 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 XLX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 191,352 miles

rear sub frame bushes worn

Pass 4 Jul 2017 179,321 miles

general bushes worn under body

rear discs corroded

Pass 3 May 2016 163,318 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2015 150,109 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 134,224 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

ofside front track rod end slight play in ball joint

osf front drop link dust cover split slight

slight play in rear subframe bushes

x2 rear incators orange worn off

x2 rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2013 120,663 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)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 115,398 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 104,348 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Front brake discs heavily worn and lipped, inner faces worse than outers

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 104,205 miles

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

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

Front brake discs heavily worn and lipped, inner faces worse than outers

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 83,392 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 83,293 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 68,105 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 61,082 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 53,549 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 53,544 miles

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

front brake pads appear low wheel off inspection advise

rear tyres worn on inner edges advise

Fail 6 Mar 2006 48,259 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 48,259 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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NL03 XLX is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NL03 XLX, 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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NL03 XLX is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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