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EO03 XBS

2003 BMW X5

Silver Gas bi-fuel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,145 mi
Last recorded149,145 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 XBS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 149,145 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 132,548 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 122,043 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 105,754 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 90,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Sep 2012
Pass 20 Sep 2011 73,635 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 67,310 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 67,310 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 59,016 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 59,012 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 51,401 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 43,323 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 33,921 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 33,921 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 33,760 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 33,466 miles

Both rear tyres wearing badly on inner edges.

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

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

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

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

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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EO03 XBS is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EO03 XBS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO03 XBS registered?

EO03 XBS is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is EO03 XBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO03 XBS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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