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PX03 VUN

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 VUN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023
Pass 21 Jul 2022

TYRES PERISHED ALL 4

Fail 15 Jul 2022

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

TYRES PERISHED ALL 4

Pass 8 Apr 2021 239,564 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018

head lights in poor condition

Fail 25 Oct 2018

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

head lights in poor condition

Pass 11 Aug 2017 231,345 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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 28 Nov 2015 219,233 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 192,732 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 168,308 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 168,308 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 141,763 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 141,763 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 114,726 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 92,078 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)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 82,043 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 74,900 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 60,743 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 40,078 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 40,078 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 38,740 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 32,315 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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PX03 VUN is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PX03 VUN, 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 PX03 VUN registered?

PX03 VUN is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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