CarVerify

Free Car Check

X5 AXJ

2003 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

164,757 mi
Last recorded164,757 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 AXJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 164,757 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 157,368 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 157,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 151,090 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 151,083 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 141,908 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 131,925 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 131,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 17 Dec 2020
Pass 12 Dec 2019 116,661 miles

Offside Front 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))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 106,436 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 95,697 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 95,697 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 95,654 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2017 95,654 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective insicure (1.7.2)

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2015 94,838 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 86,039 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light on

n/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 30 May 2014 86,039 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light on

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 29 May 2013 76,491 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 71,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2011 67,652 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 62,908 miles

advise child seats fitted to rear can not check fully rear static belts

front tyres on limit

Fail 8 Jun 2010 62,871 miles

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

front tyres on limit

Pass 28 May 2009 53,641 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 53,641 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 47,405 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 47,405 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 41,897 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 Aug 2006 35,782 miles

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

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
Full BMW X5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

X5 AXJ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 X5 AXJ, 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

How do I check the history of X5 AXJ?

You can check the full history of X5 AXJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X5 AXJ registered?

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

Is X5 AXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X5 AXJ shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X5 AXJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on X5 AXJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.