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L50 MDR

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

141,722 mi
Last recorded141,722 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 MDR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 141,722 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 141,496 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 120,494 miles

advised ftront brake pipes corroded

advised under trayes fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2017 120,494 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced lower (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced lower (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

advised ftront brake pipes corroded

advised under trayes fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2016 120,832 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 29 Feb 2016 120,832 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

child seat fitted n/s/r

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Feb 2015 110,409 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

undertrays fitted/child seat fitted n/s/r

Fail 13 Feb 2015 110,409 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

undertrays fitted/child seat fitted n/s/r

Pass 13 Feb 2014 101,258 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

grease on front brake pipes

Fail 11 Feb 2014 101,197 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

grease on front brake pipes

Pass 18 Jun 2013 97,125 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2013 97,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diesel smell on engine but no visible leak

Pass 16 Mar 2012 81,756 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 81,754 miles

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

both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2011 77,329 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 60,519 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Oct 2009 55,060 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 49,629 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 44,667 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 38,728 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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L50 MDR is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 L50 MDR, 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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L50 MDR is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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