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M17 SXM

2003 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,614 mi
Last recorded149,614 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 SXM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 149,614 miles

Heavy engine oil leak

Rear sub frame bushes worn

Fail 13 Nov 2020 149,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Up facing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Heavy engine oil leak

Rear sub frame bushes worn

Pass 15 Nov 2019 139,562 miles

Engine oil leaks

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Starting to Runlow on outer edge

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Starting to perish (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Nov 2019 139,561 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Starting to Runlow on outer edge

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Starting to perish (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Oct 2018 122,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded close to excess (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Oct 2018 122,677 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded close to excess (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Nov 2017 113,592 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 112,786 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 110,741 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 110,741 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2015 104,344 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 89,144 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 89,062 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 81,770 miles

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

both rear tyre have slight wear on inner edges

car tested under wet condistion

Pass 12 Mar 2012 74,256 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 69,608 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 69,608 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 64,506 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 57,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Apr 2008 47,644 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 37,436 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 27,967 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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M17 SXM is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M17 SXM, 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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M17 SXM is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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