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EN03 XDS

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

107,036 mi
Last recorded107,036 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 XDS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 107,036 miles

both rear bottom arm bushes deteriorating

brake pipes have protective coatings

nsf cv boot deteriroating

oil leak

osr tyre close to legal limit

Pass 12 Nov 2021 94,479 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 94,473 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 160,707 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 160,707 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 149,684 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 149,684 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 144,681 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 135,295 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 135,293 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour osf and both rear showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 126,084 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 110,587 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 105,850 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 103,960 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 97,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Apr 2011 88,178 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 88,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 17 May 2010 72,707 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 May 2010 72,707 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 56,442 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 56,442 miles

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

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

rear tyre treads low on inside edge

Pass 16 May 2008 43,805 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 42,111 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 30,676 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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EN03 XDS is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EN03 XDS, 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 EN03 XDS registered?

EN03 XDS is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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