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M12 VYB

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

101,005 mi
Last recorded101,005 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 VYB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 101,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 97,390 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 97,357 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Nearside sidelight nw (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Osr sidelight nw (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from engine but not to excess (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads wearing thin but still within limits for MOT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 88,414 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 81,428 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap sill perishing

Pass 16 Aug 2019 78,115 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 75,438 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 75,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 72,734 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 70,960 miles

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

Front brake discs deteriorated.

PDC not working correctly.

Pass 21 Aug 2015 68,361 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 68,361 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower link rod ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 66,255 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Aug 2014 66,240 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

annual check light on

both rear air springs perished

Pass 9 Aug 2013 63,812 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 63,812 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 60,335 miles

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

signs of perishing on both the front tyre walls

Pass 28 Jul 2011 56,865 miles

signs of perishing on both the front tyre walls

Pass 3 Aug 2010 53,429 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside door mirror unit loose

Fail 2 Aug 2010 53,429 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside door mirror unit loose

Pass 22 Aug 2009 49,076 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 49,076 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008
Pass 23 Aug 2007 36,993 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 29,974 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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M12 VYB is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 M12 VYB, 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 M12 VYB registered?

M12 VYB is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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