MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,132 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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))
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))
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)
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.
engine covers and undertrays obstructing some parts
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
engine covers and undertrays obstructing some parts
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.
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW X5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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X5 NLS is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 November 2003.
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