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CCA 681M

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

181,659 mi
Last recorded181,659 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCCA 681M
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 181,659 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 180,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 171,904 miles

Bonnet cannot be easily opened using standard lever

Parking brake performance only just met. Requires attention.

Fail 21 Aug 2019 171,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Bonnet cannot be easily opened using standard lever

Pass 27 Sep 2018 163,680 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 163,680 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 162,204 miles

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

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)

front position lights flash when car is first started

parking brake only just passed

rear number plate lights flash with indicators

top rear position lights too bright

Fail 9 Jan 2018 162,194 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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)

front position lights flash when car is first started

parking brake only just passed

rear number plate lights flash with indicators

top rear position lights too bright

Pass 8 Feb 2017 156,891 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 156,885 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 149,075 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 146,772 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear side light top bulbs brighter than lower bulbs

Fail 16 Jan 2015 146,772 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear side light top bulbs brighter than lower bulbs

Pass 24 Jan 2014 140,105 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 129,093 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 111,096 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2011 93,196 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 75,110 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 75,110 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 68,346 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 68,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 59,023 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 44,087 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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CCA 681M is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CCA 681M, 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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CCA 681M is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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