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RE03 NFU

2003 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

210,446 mi
Last recorded210,446 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 NFU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 210,446 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 208,424 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 202,793 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 201,468 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 193,087 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Headlight covers deterioated

Pass 12 Jan 2018 185,961 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 180,416 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f upper (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/f upper (2.4.G.2)

h/light lenses misted

parking brake performance only just met req

Pass 14 Jan 2016 170,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre bald inner edge

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

emits some white smoke

Fail 14 Jan 2016 170,781 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre bald inner edge

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

emits some white smoke

Pass 16 Dec 2014 155,414 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 155,414 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 143,086 miles

advise n/s/f tyre tread worn on edge

Fail 18 Nov 2013 143,086 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

advise n/s/f tyre tread worn on edge

Fail 23 Nov 2012 132,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge of tread

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2012 132,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge of tread

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2011 124,541 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 124,541 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre is worn heavily on inner edge of tread

Pass 1 Oct 2010 108,180 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 108,171 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 92,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Sep 2009 92,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s headlamp aim low

Pass 13 Jun 2008 72,176 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 51,174 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 37,477 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 37,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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RE03 NFU is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RE03 NFU, 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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RE03 NFU is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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