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SD03 NUK

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

125,649 mi
Last recorded125,649 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 NUK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 125,649 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 125,649 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 112,230 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 112,929 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 110,986 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 108,189 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 19 Mar 2019 108,188 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 16 Mar 2018 104,132 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 104,132 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 101,494 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 96,997 miles

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended arm (2.4.F.3)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 96,997 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint as marked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush rear sub frame all four bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 92,224 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 64,119 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 56,608 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 51,927 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 45,745 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 45,745 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 39,591 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 39,591 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 34,328 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 34,326 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 31,480 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 31,480 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2007 27,113 miles

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

front inner pads wearing thin.

rear brake application rate uneven close to fail.

Pass 23 Mar 2006 21,727 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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SD03 NUK is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 SD03 NUK, 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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SD03 NUK is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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