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CU03 WKN

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

80,825 mi
Last recorded80,825 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 WKN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 80,825 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/f +o/s/f headlamp lens (4.1.4 (b))

front & rear suspension including subframes are corroded

under-body cover fitted obscuring some under-body components front rear of vehicle

Fail 23 Jan 2024 80,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/f +o/s/f headlamp lens (4.1.4 (b))

front & rear suspension including subframes are corroded

under-body cover fitted obscuring some under-body components front rear of vehicle

Pass 5 Dec 2022 77,934 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 77,933 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 73,304 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 73,304 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 69,170 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 69,170 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 65,351 miles

Front brake pipes corroded

Front lowers suspension arm bushes worn front arms

Hand brake just passed efficiency

N/s/r lower suspension arm bush slight play

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2018 58,223 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 50,767 miles

engine management light on

Fail 16 Jun 2017 50,767 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 16 Jun 2016 48,104 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 44,243 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 39,603 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 35,571 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 35,571 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 30,195 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 25,098 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 25,098 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 20,295 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 19,803 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 14,888 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 13,345 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 10,490 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 8,113 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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CU03 WKN is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CU03 WKN, 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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CU03 WKN is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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