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M40 BBA

2003 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,948 mi
Last recorded105,948 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 BBA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 105,948 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 105,948 miles

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2021 102,570 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 99,794 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 92,922 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 92,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2018 87,646 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 77,268 miles

nearside front lower suspension arms have slight movement in bushes

Fail 20 Jun 2017 77,262 miles

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

nearside front lower suspension arms have slight movement in bushes

offside rear tyre on limit on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2016 69,617 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 167,891 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 167,853 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 65,378 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 65,366 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 62,213 miles

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

off side rear tyre poor condition on inner edge

Fail 16 May 2013 62,151 miles

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

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

off side rear tyre poor condition on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2012 58,566 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 58,566 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 54,774 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 54,774 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 52,059 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 49,185 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 45,919 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 43,175 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 41,966 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 37,347 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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M40 BBA is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M40 BBA, 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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M40 BBA is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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