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X5 MGN

2003 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

43,167 mi
Last recorded43,167 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2025 43,167 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 29,749 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 21,016 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 130,678 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018
Pass 9 Sep 2017 123,516 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2017 123,516 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 120,389 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s (1.7.5a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 114,089 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014
Fail 30 Aug 2014

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 91,607 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 87,044 miles

areas of both front brake discs surface corrosion,but not effecting efficiencey

Pass 25 Apr 2008 81,801 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 74,078 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 MGN is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MGN, 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 MGN registered?

X5 MGN is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is X5 MGN safe to buy?

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