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BR51 BEX

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,497 mi
Last recorded166,497 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR51 BEX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 166,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 156,642 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 156,642 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 May 2015 147,129 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 147,129 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 131,223 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 128,523 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 125,190 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 114,694 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 95,201 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 86,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2008 79,032 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 78,279 miles

windows tinted

Pass 23 May 2006 74,754 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre (punchured)

Nearside 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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BR51 BEX is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BR51 BEX, 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 BR51 BEX registered?

BR51 BEX is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 31 May 2003.

Is BR51 BEX safe to buy?

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