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SR03 NUC

2003 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

125,721 mi
Last recorded125,721 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR03 NUC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 125,721 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023
Pass 23 Apr 2022 113,625 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 101,994 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both headlamp lens need cleaning

cover sills and under trays fitted

rear diff leaking

washer bottle leaking

Fail 17 May 2019 101,993 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture at flexi hose (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both headlamp lens need cleaning

cover sills and under trays fitted

rear diff leaking

washer bottle leaking

Pass 18 May 2018 98,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

both headlamp lens starting to deteriorate

brake pipe going to o/s/f flexi hose has corrosion

engine oil leaks

n/s mirror loose

n/s/f lower suspension rear arm ball joint boot deteriorated

rear diff leaking

under trays and cover sills fitted

Fail 15 May 2018 93,531 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers wont park (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

both headlamp lens starting to deteriorate

brake pipe going to o/s/f flexi hose has corrosion

engine oil leaks

n/s mirror loose

n/s/f lower suspension rear arm ball joint boot deteriorated

rear diff leaking

under trays and cover sills fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2017 95,215 miles

both headlamp plastic covers deteriorated

engine covers, cover sills and under trays fitted

inner edge n/s/r tyre worn

Fail 2 Feb 2017 95,215 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/50/19 (4.1.E.1)

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

both headlamp plastic covers deteriorated

engine covers, cover sills and under trays fitted

inner edge n/s/r tyre worn

Pass 22 Dec 2015 91,234 miles

Both front tyres worn outer edges

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

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

handbrake lever ratchet mechanism slightly worn

oil leak front rear differential

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2015 91,234 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Both front tyres worn outer edges

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

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

handbrake lever ratchet mechanism slightly worn

oil leak front rear differential

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2014 86,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover sills fitted

noise from tensioner

oil on power steering pipes, possible engine oil

power steering noisy, unable to check fluid level

rear diff leaking

Fail 27 Nov 2014 86,818 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover sills fitted

noise from tensioner

oil on power steering pipes, possible engine oil

power steering noisy, unable to check fluid level

rear diff leaking

Pass 28 Nov 2013 82,569 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2013 82,569 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2012 76,361 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edge but no cords shown

nsf tyre cut sidewall but no cords shown

osf brake pipe covered in grease

osr brake pipe coated in grease

Pass 1 Dec 2011 70,153 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 70,153 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 66,189 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2010 66,183 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 58,472 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 58,393 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2007

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 38,754 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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SR03 NUC is a 2003 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 SR03 NUC, 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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SR03 NUC is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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