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BT03 OMS

2003 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,435 mi
Last recorded100,435 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 OMS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 100,435 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 100,434 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (1.8)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 96,652 miles

check emissions

plastic sills fitted . and engine cover fitted

slight oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2015 96,651 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both front (2.5.C.1a)

check emissions

plastic sills fitted . and engine cover fitted

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2014 90,858 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 86,757 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 79,447 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 79,447 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 68,888 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 61,240 miles

275/40/20w[fronts]

both front tyres on 3mm[limit = 1.6mm]

front discs worn and lipped

front wipers starting to smear

Fail 12 Apr 2010 61,071 miles

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

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

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

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

275/40/20w[fronts]

315/35/20w[rears]

both front tyres on 3mm[limit = 1.6mm]

front discs worn and lipped

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 21 Apr 2009 53,468 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 49,421 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 40,083 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 33,185 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 33,185 miles

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

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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BT03 OMS is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BT03 OMS, 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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BT03 OMS is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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