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CW51 HOW

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

147,592 mi
Last recorded147,592 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW51 HOW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 147,592 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All starting to show signs of wear and or perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 145,105 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play play not excessive (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 143,970 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 134,966 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 134,965 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 128,228 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 121,408 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 114,763 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 107,892 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 100,353 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 93,655 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 93,655 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 84,554 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 72,375 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 64,383 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 52,848 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 45,212 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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CW51 HOW is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CW51 HOW, 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 CW51 HOW registered?

CW51 HOW is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is CW51 HOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW51 HOW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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