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E4 DSE

2003 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,085 mi
Last recorded82,085 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 DSE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 82,085 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 73,772 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 61,330 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 50,906 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 40,276 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 40,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 27,504 miles

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

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

offside/nearside rear tyres wearing low

slight damage offside/nearside front tyre walls

visual acess rear brake hoses restricted

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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E4 DSE is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E4 DSE, 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 E4 DSE registered?

E4 DSE is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 20 January 2003.

Is E4 DSE safe to buy?

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