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D9 BEM

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

158,184 mi
Last recorded158,184 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD9 BEM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 158,184 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 158,184 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 150,136 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 141,421 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 141,416 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 130,964 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Dec 2015 130,958 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jan 2015 122,478 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 122,471 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 111,745 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 100,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 100,712 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 91,285 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 91,285 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2010 87,384 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside offside rear tyres wearing to outside edges

Fail 16 Aug 2010 87,384 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside offside rear tyres wearing to outside edges

Pass 30 Sep 2009 80,133 miles

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

advise handbrake effort poor only 16%

o/s/r tyre has nail in tread

os/f tyre has cords exposed but less than 25mm

Pass 7 Oct 2008 69,488 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 69,393 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 52,877 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 35,013 miles

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

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

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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D9 BEM is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 D9 BEM, 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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D9 BEM is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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