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A20 NAO

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

151,499 mi
Last recorded151,499 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 NAO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 151,499 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 151,499 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 147,705 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of test

Fail 13 May 2021 147,704 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of test

Pass 2 Jan 2020 139,048 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 138,149 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 138,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 136,205 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 131,777 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 131,570 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 124,996 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 122,467 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 119,749 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 119,745 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 107,131 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight wear to outer edge of nsf tyre

Fail 23 Oct 2012 107,131 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight wear to outer edge of nsf tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2011 94,606 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 83,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 69,188 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 69,139 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 55,600 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 55,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges.

Pass 26 Oct 2007 41,166 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 35,494 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 27,063 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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A20 NAO is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A20 NAO, 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 A20 NAO registered?

A20 NAO is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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