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X50 HED

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

181,937 mi
Last recorded181,937 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX50 HED
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 181,937 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 174,119 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 167,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 157,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 151,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2021 151,794 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 143,919 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Mot requirements just met (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge mot requirements just met (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 136,304 miles

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

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

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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X50 HED is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 X50 HED, 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 X50 HED registered?

X50 HED is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is X50 HED safe to buy?

The MOT history for X50 HED shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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