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M66 DHP

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,684 mi
Last recorded121,684 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM66 DHP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 121,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 114,719 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 113,539 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 107,832 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 99,079 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2018 99,079 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2017 94,638 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 87,030 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 83,625 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 77,425 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2014 77,425 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 71,456 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front pull bar bushes splitting

both rear brake flexi pipes deteriorating

both rear shockers corrodind

front indicators starting to show white light

instrument cluster pixels going

n/s washer jet blocked

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

rear exhaust box mountain rubber deteriorating

Fail 19 Mar 2013 71,355 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front pull bar bushes splitting

both rear brake flexi pipes deteriorating

both rear shockers corrodind

front indicators starting to show white light

instrument cluster pixels going

n/s washer jet blocked

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

rear exhaust box mountain rubber deteriorating

Pass 29 Mar 2012 67,453 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r exhaust mounting deteriorating

o/s & n/s door mirrors deteriorating

o/s/f & n/s/f track control arm bushes splitting

oil leak on engine

rear sub-frame bushes splitting

Fail 22 Mar 2012 67,430 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)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r exhaust mounting deteriorating

o/s & n/s door mirrors deteriorating

o/s/f & n/s/f track control arm bushes splitting

oil leak on engine

rear sub-frame bushes splitting

Pass 21 Mar 2011 63,696 miles

front washers poor

n/s/r tyre badly worn on the inside

o/s/r tyre worn low on the inside

oil leak on the engine

Fail 21 Mar 2011 63,696 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

front washers poor

n/s/r tyre badly worn on the inside

o/s/r tyre worn low on the inside

oil leak on the engine

Pass 22 Mar 2010 60,246 miles

n/s/f cv boot deteriorating

n/s/r tyre badly worn on inside edge and outer sidewall deteriorating

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

slight play in front lower suspension arm bushes

Fail 18 Mar 2010 60,233 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f cv boot deteriorating

n/s/r tyre badly worn on inside edge and outer sidewall deteriorating

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

slight play in front lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 18 Feb 2009 56,840 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 2.5mm and slight curb damage to the outer side wall

n/s/r tyre worn on the inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn to 2.6 mm (approx)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 56,840 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn to 2.5mm and slight curb damage to the outer side wall

n/s/r tyre worn on the inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn to 2.6 mm (approx)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 50,169 miles

n/s/r inner sidewall damaged and inner tread low

Fail 5 Mar 2008 50,150 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2006

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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M66 DHP is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M66 DHP, 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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M66 DHP is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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