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WM03 HSX

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,087 mi
Last recorded123,087 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM03 HSX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 123,087 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))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 123,083 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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))

Pass 14 May 2019 116,993 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))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 112,440 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 107,555 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 31 Mar 2017 107,488 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Mar 2016 99,745 miles

Handbrake poor

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mounting loose (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 99,745 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both bulbs showing white (1.4.A.2f)

Handbrake poor

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mounting loose (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 91,349 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 83,657 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 83,651 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 79,227 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2013 79,193 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 71,776 miles

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

rear tyres worn inside edge

Pass 22 Jul 2011 64,787 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 64,787 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 57,102 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 48,738 miles

handbrake has just met requirements require inspection !!

Pass 15 Jul 2008 40,297 miles

front tyres wearing/ worn on edges

slight rumble through rear diff when rear wheels span

Pass 24 Jul 2007 31,818 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 21,004 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 20,955 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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WM03 HSX is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WM03 HSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WM03 HSX registered?

WM03 HSX is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is WM03 HSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM03 HSX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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