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X5 EAC

2003 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

170,198 mi
Last recorded170,198 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 EAC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 170,198 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 162,500 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 155,475 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 152,018 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 147,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 3 nails in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 135,824 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 132,489 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 127,643 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 127,643 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 75,657 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 122,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 117,714 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Rear tyre has a cut in the tread

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2016 117,711 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Rear tyre has a cut in the tread

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2015 111,975 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 106,893 miles

Both head light lenses discoloured

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Near side outer cv boot perished

Petrolcap seal perishing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 100,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear and offside raer tyres low on inner edges.

Fail 16 Aug 2012 94,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear tyre outer edges stepped

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear tyre outer edges stepped

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2012 94,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre outer edges stepped

Offside rear tyre outer edges stepped

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2011 82,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel filler cap seal slightly perished

offside mirror glass broken

Fail 11 Aug 2011 82,412 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel filler cap seal slightly perished

offside mirror glass broken

Pass 11 Aug 2010 73,370 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 66,201 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 66,201 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 58,317 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 48,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 EAC is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 EAC, 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 EAC?

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What year was X5 EAC registered?

X5 EAC is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is X5 EAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X5 EAC shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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