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X5 HYL

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

57,958 mi
Last recorded57,958 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 HYL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 57,958 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 55,053 miles

Parking brake 16%

Fail 4 Nov 2024 55,007 miles

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

Parking brake 16%

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 52,788 miles

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

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

Parking brake 17%

Pass 1 Nov 2022 50,217 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake 16%

Pass 10 Nov 2021 47,920 miles

Outer sills covered

Parking brake 19%

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2020 44,816 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake effort just met requirements 16%

undertrays fitted,engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2019 43,202 miles

handbrake effort 17%

undertrays fitted,engine covers.outer sills covered

Pass 1 Nov 2018 39,180 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

sill covers fitted

under trays

Fail 29 Oct 2018 39,177 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

sill covers fitted

under trays

Pass 1 Nov 2017 35,633 miles

sill covers fitted

under trays

Fail 26 Oct 2017 35,633 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

sill covers fitted

under trays

Pass 27 Oct 2016 32,296 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2015 28,240 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

parking brake low efficiency -18%

Pass 26 Nov 2014 24,646 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2014 24,646 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 23,952 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 23,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F tyre perrishing due to age.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2011 21,425 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 19,215 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 13,751 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 13,751 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 9,425 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 4,843 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 HYL is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HYL, 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 HYL registered?

X5 HYL is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is X5 HYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X5 HYL shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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