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BX03 TWM

2003 BMW X5

Blue Gas bi-fuel 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,526 mi
Last recorded122,526 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 TWM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 122,526 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under trays fitted and engine covers fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2015 122,526 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under trays fitted and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2014 111,045 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front side windows tinted with film

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2014 111,042 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front side windows tinted with film

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 101,887 miles

n/s/f brake pipe slight corrosion

Fail 21 Oct 2013 101,887 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2012 93,587 miles

baby seat fitted o/s/r and centre rear

Pass 29 Jul 2011 82,745 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 82,616 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 73,352 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 73,326 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 68,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jun 2008 62,862 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 55,109 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 38,056 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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BX03 TWM is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,619cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BX03 TWM, 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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What year was BX03 TWM registered?

BX03 TWM is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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