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X5 OAV

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

138,999 mi
Last recorded138,999 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 138,999 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 129,797 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Nov 2023 126,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 123,859 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

chip on wind screen

Pass 3 Dec 2021 121,643 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Rear Diff Leaking.

Pass 13 Nov 2020 117,465 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 113,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Diff leaking slightly

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

Fail 30 May 2019 113,425 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Diff leaking slightly

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 106,003 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap seal is cracking

Handbrake effort just met

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front, forward arms *Borderline pass* (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2018 106,002 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear of offside front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Front position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap seal is cracking

Handbrake effort just met

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front, forward arms *Borderline pass* (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 101,296 miles

Fuel cap seal is cracking

Minor damage to windscreen

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front, forward arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 98,983 miles

Child seats fitted to rear seats preventing full inspections of the adult belts

Fuel cap seal is starting to crack

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front forward arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen damaged

Fail 11 Apr 2016 98,983 miles

Child seats fitted to rear seats preventing full inspections of the adult belts

Fuel cap seal is starting to crack

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front forward arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2015 91,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 85,405 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 77,064 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 74,895 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 67,722 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 60,586 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 60,586 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 53,090 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 53,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Small cut in nearside front tyre outer wall.

Pass 28 Oct 2008 44,134 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 34,754 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 34,754 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Advise: Front brake pads getting very low on braking material!!!

Pass 25 Oct 2006 27,510 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 27,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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 OAV is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 OAV, 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 OAV is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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