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B4 DYP

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,098 mi
Last recorded135,098 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 DYP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 135,098 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 134,015 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 122,506 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 121,212 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 121,212 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 119,994 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 116,316 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 116,316 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 107,539 miles

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

nearside front and offside front road wheels slightly buckled on inner rims

nearside parking brake showing slightly low effort

Pass 17 Dec 2008 88,506 miles

cuts/damage to both front tyres

play/movement in rear subframe bushes

slight splitting to wiper blades

wear/corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 15 Dec 2008 88,504 miles

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

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

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

corrosion/wear to front brake discs.

movement in rear sub-frame bushes.

nearside front tyre, cut to inner wall and damage to outer wall.

offside front tyre, cut to outer wall.

wiper blades starting to split.

Pass 11 Dec 2007 71,405 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 48,241 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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B4 DYP is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 B4 DYP, 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 B4 DYP registered?

B4 DYP is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 4 December 2003.

Is B4 DYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 DYP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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