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DE03 EUX

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,621 mi
Last recorded109,621 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 EUX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 109,621 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 109,621 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2019

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 106,543 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 105,344 miles

Front both front tyres slight cuts outer wall.

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 102,113 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 96,694 miles

offside rear tyre inner edge wearing

offside rear tyre inner wearing

rear tyres inner side walls begining deteriorate

Pass 20 Jun 2013 92,583 miles

Lower effort from offside parking brake

Mileage display breaking down

Offside rear tyre inner edge wearing

Rear tyres inner side-walls begining to deteriorate (see under load in places)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 88,170 miles

'Tyre Controll Inactive' message shows

Some other brake pipes corrosion eg. nearside front

Fail 25 Jun 2012 88,123 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

'Tyre Controll Inactive' message shows

Offside rear brake hose (metal-section) heavily corroded. Recommend Replace!

Some other brake pipes corrosion eg. nearside front

Pass 10 Jun 2011

Advanced corrosion- nearside rear & offside rear brake pipes (as viewed thro' road wheels) Recommend replace. 'Other' brake pipes corrosion.

Mileage display (and info centre) digits incomplete

Offside front tyre getting low on treads

Offside front, rear-most track controll arm outer ball joint rubber split

Unable to readily view all areas (due to design)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 77,186 miles

Nearside headlight aim vertical adjuster inop.

Nearside rear lower position light not working. (Upper lights satisfy MoT requirements)

Some perrishing to nearside front outer C.V. gaiter.

Fail 1 Jul 2010 77,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside headlight aim vertical adjuster inop.

Nearside rear lower position light not working. (Upper lights satisfy MoT requirements)

Nearside rear tyre worn to limit

Some perrishing to nearside front outer C.V. gaiter.

Fail 29 Jun 2010 77,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 69,866 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 64,445 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 64,445 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 54,782 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 54,782 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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DE03 EUX is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 DE03 EUX, 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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DE03 EUX is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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