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CW03 XFR

2003 BMW X5

Black Lpg 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,970 mi
Last recorded125,970 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW03 XFR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 125,970 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 125,955 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Braking system leaking Above rear diff (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 24 Dec 2015 122,027 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 121,472 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 109,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front headlamp lenses faded slightly affecting beam image

rear subframe corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2014 109,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front headlamp lenses faded slightly affecting beam image

rear subframe corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2013 101,752 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)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 94,857 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2011 86,986 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 76,200 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 64,738 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 48,440 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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CW03 XFR is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CW03 XFR, 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 CW03 XFR registered?

CW03 XFR is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is CW03 XFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW03 XFR shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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