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X5 CUC

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

213,529 mi
Last recorded213,529 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 CUC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 213,529 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 212,035 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 212,023 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 208,704 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 202,206 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 194,383 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 130,833 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 185,324 miles

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

Nearside Front control arm slight play

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front control arm slight play

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2018 173,929 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front front control arm slight play

Offside Front slight play stearing rack

Fail 19 Nov 2018 173,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front front control arm slight play

Offside Front slight play stearing rack

Pass 11 Nov 2017 155,580 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 155,580 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 154,930 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 140,585 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 122,434 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 122,432 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 113,205 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 112,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 102,410 miles

nsf tyre low on outer edge

Fail 19 Sep 2012 102,410 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nsf tyre low on outer edge

Pass 23 Sep 2011 90,810 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Sep 2010 76,156 miles

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 64,410 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 54,165 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 45,865 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 45,865 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 33,997 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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X5 CUC is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 X5 CUC, 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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What year was X5 CUC registered?

X5 CUC is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is X5 CUC safe to buy?

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