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PM03 XMM

2003 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,916 mi
Last recorded81,916 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPM03 XMM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 81,916 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 79,760 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 78,131 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative left and right (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

foot brake spongy

front and rear suspension arms corroding

Pass 20 Jan 2023 75,851 miles

Nearside and offside headlamp beam pattern weak

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 74,780 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot clip missing but boot still secure at time of test

slight corrosion to all suspension items and brake items

Pass 3 Dec 2018 73,243 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 73,241 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2017 72,074 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view worn on pivot point (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view worn on pivot point (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 70,299 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint lower rear joint (2.5.B.1a)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view both wing mirrors worn on pivot points (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 70,299 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint lower rear joint (2.5.B.1a)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view both wing mirrors worn on pivot points (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 64,289 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 55,666 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 43,936 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 33,370 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 26,103 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside fornt tye in poor condition (has cracks)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 23,308 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 21,395 miles

both rear tyres cracked on sidewalls

Fail 28 Apr 2009 21,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both offside tyres cracked on outer walls

Pass 22 Apr 2008 5,833 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 4,910 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 4,166 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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PM03 XMM is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PM03 XMM, 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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PM03 XMM is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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