MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,387 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
both offside tyre side walls slightly perished
Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
both offside tyre side walls slightly perished
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
damage to both door mirrors
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)
damage to both door mirrors
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Outer Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW X5?
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OU03 XEV is a 2003 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 OU03 XEV, 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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OU03 XEV is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 3 March 2003.
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