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X5 NUS

2003 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 NUS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 89,124 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 88,052 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 88,052 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 86,673 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 84,219 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 77,542 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 75,440 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2008 75,440 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 62,104 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 50,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 NUS is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NUS, 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 NUS?

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What year was X5 NUS registered?

X5 NUS is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is X5 NUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X5 NUS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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