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A12 CME

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

117,134 mi
Last recorded117,134 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 CME
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 117,134 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 112,626 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 106,609 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 100,452 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 100,452 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 94,218 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 94,218 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 89,379 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 84,556 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 84,556 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 78,419 miles

Nearside Front Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt no play.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 Mil. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 Mil. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 72,073 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt No play. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 66,335 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 60,793 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 55,898 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 50,950 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 46,647 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 41,869 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 37,802 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 33,436 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 27,305 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 22,270 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 16,201 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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A12 CME is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 A12 CME, 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

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What year was A12 CME registered?

A12 CME is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is A12 CME safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 CME shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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