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X5 NLS

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,132 mi
Last recorded195,132 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 NLS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 195,132 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 195,129 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2019 185,910 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 173,577 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 173,577 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and offside front front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and offside front rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 173,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front,front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front,rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front, front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 163,358 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear leading to brake flexis. Advise replacement needed. (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to front lower radiator support.

Engine cover and under vehicle covers fitted.

Front brake pipes covered with grease and dirt. Unable to see.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear lower arm bushes deteriorated and worn. All.

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush All rear sub frame bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 163,358 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear leading to brake flexis. Advise replacement needed. (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to front lower radiator support.

Engine cover and under vehicle covers fitted.

Front brake pipes covered with grease and dirt. Unable to see.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear lower arm bushes deteriorated and worn. All.

Pass 7 Oct 2016 156,457 miles

engine covers and undertrays obstructing some parts

Fail 6 Oct 2016 156,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

engine covers and undertrays obstructing some parts

Pass 27 Oct 2015 152,456 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm left legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm left legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays obstructing parts.

Pass 28 Nov 2014 146,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 140,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 132,981 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 125,613 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 118,725 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 111,435 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 103,379 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 90,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Steering box deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 76,693 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 NLS is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NLS, 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 NLS registered?

X5 NLS is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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