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PA03 BWE

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,617 mi
Last recorded147,617 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA03 BWE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 147,617 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 146,497 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 145,272 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 143,495 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 142,527 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 140,747 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 139,497 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 137,741 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 136,104 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 136,104 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 134,151 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 127,518 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 127,518 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside front tyre scrubbed bald on outer edge

Pass 17 Jun 2014 119,280 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 119,280 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 114,893 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 114,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 108,531 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 96,447 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 85,400 miles

both front tyre low

Fail 1 Jul 2010 85,400 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyre low

Pass 16 Jul 2009 78,559 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 72,745 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 72,742 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 66,378 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 66,377 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2006 48,855 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Inner Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake linkage locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 11 May 2006 48,855 miles

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)

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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PA03 BWE is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 PA03 BWE, 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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PA03 BWE is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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