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PN03 HMX

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

156,322 mi
Last recorded156,322 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 HMX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 156,322 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 156,322 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 142,883 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 142,880 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 138,105 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Aug 2015 128,203 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

vehical presented n/s/f window down allowing door to be opened from outside

Pass 21 Aug 2014 121,095 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 113,424 miles

discs corroded

oil leaks

Fail 2 Sep 2013 113,424 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

discs corroded

oil leaks

Pass 6 Sep 2012 105,119 miles

Metal brake pipes freshly treated and unable to fully inspect

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 105,110 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Metal brake pipes freshly treated and unable to fully inspect

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 104,811 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Brake warning lamp illuminated

Nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

Offside wiper blade worn slightly

Oil leak

Traction control light illuminated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2011 100,615 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 100,615 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2011 100,400 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 95,144 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 86,803 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre wearing on outter edges

Fail 12 Aug 2009 86,803 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear fog/revers light assembly conections corroded and not working

offside front tyre wearing on outter edges

Pass 20 Jun 2008 73,916 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 53,726 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 53,706 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 May 2006 32,246 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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PN03 HMX is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 PN03 HMX, 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 PN03 HMX registered?

PN03 HMX is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 10 April 2003.

Is PN03 HMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN03 HMX shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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