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OW03 NYY

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 NYY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026
Pass 9 Jan 2025 142,657 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 139,424 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 135,864 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 132,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 129,706 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 126,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 121,422 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 115,181 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 110,237 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 110,181 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 105,052 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 98,982 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 93,438 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 87,254 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 87,223 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Advanced corrosion to n/s/f metal brake pipe

General corrosion to rear subframe and components

Knock in steering column

Light corrosion to all other metal brake pipes

N/s/r tyre sidewalls damaged and tread worn unevenly almost bald inner edge

O/s parking brake low effort for model

Parking brake travel high

Plastic covers, trays and liners preventing full examination of underside

Slight freeplay in lower suspension ball joints

Some deterioration to suspensionarm inner bushes

Pass 30 Nov 2011 81,111 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 72,702 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front 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 10 Mar 2010 59,804 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 59,578 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 47,612 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

side wall damage to near side rear tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2008 39,385 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 39,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 30,715 miles

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

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

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

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

full engine tray fitted.

Pass 8 Mar 2006 21,792 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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OW03 NYY 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 84%.

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 OW03 NYY, 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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What year was OW03 NYY registered?

OW03 NYY is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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