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WV03 NLJ

2003 BMW X5

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

148,694 mi
Last recorded148,694 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 NLJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 148,694 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 139,790 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 132,719 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 124,430 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 117,319 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 111,725 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 108,898 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 106,606 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 102,592 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 96,584 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 90,567 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016
Fail 11 Mar 2016

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 76,733 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 73,558 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 65,365 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 59,760 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 59,702 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 53,469 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 47,340 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 41,869 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 36,292 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 29,921 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 23,520 miles

front washer jets need adjusting and unblocking

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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WV03 NLJ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WV03 NLJ, 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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WV03 NLJ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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