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C6 CSW

2003 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

102,518 mi
Last recorded102,518 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 CSW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 102,518 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 98,025 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 96,151 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 96,142 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 96,134 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 96,129 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2021 91,930 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 87,105 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 83,663 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 83,634 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2017 82,643 miles

hand brake low efficiency.

Fail 2 May 2017 82,643 miles

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

hand brake low efficiency.

Pass 9 May 2016 78,108 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 70,701 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 70,701 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 62,579 miles

Nearside Front 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2013 53,087 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 52,965 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 52,965 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 48,549 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 43,049 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 43,049 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 42,402 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 40,072 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 37,409 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 35,217 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 34,561 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 23,602 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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C6 CSW is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 C6 CSW, 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 C6 CSW registered?

C6 CSW is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is C6 CSW safe to buy?

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