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BW03 XBE

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 XBE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both sides sill covers fitted

brake pipes corroded

front sub frame corroded

rear sub frame corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2018 226,895 miles

front wiper blades split x2

Pass 26 Jul 2017 222,986 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake pipe is corroded

Play in steering rack joints

Fail 25 Jul 2017 222,986 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake pipe is corroded

Play in steering rack joints

Pass 2 Aug 2016

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES AND NEED REPLACMENT

BOTH REAR TYURES WORN ON INNER EDGES AND NEED REPLACMENT

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 217,182 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES AND NEED REPLACMENT

BOTH REAR TYURES WORN ON INNER EDGES AND NEED REPLACMENT

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 211,534 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 211,397 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 205,635 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 199,839 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 194,059 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 186,445 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 170,189 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 170,189 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 169,791 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 150,147 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 126,491 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 109,498 miles

Nearside front tyre 2mm, Both rear tyres 3mm

Offside front tyre on legal limit

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Jul 2006 89,487 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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BW03 XBE is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BW03 XBE, 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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BW03 XBE is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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