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A9 NHF

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

186,786 mi
Last recorded186,786 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 NHF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 186,786 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play streering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play streering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 May 2018 186,711 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play streering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play streering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2017 174,618 miles

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

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement advise attention (2.4.G.2)

engine running poorly and smoking

Pass 16 May 2016 159,193 miles

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyres heavily worn on inner edge

covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 29 May 2015 147,020 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2015 147,011 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 135,374 miles

advise both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2013 123,973 miles

rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 11 May 2012 111,737 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 111,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2011 100,480 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 May 2010 88,995 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 75,064 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 75,064 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 63,406 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 63,177 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 46,350 miles

condesation in o/s/f headlamp

slight movement in both front lower ball joints

Pass 19 Jul 2006 36,080 miles

Both front tyres on 2mm

Nearside tyre on 2mm

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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A9 NHF is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 A9 NHF, 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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A9 NHF is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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