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MA03 DVN

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

147,370 mi
Last recorded147,370 miles
Recorded on14 May 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 DVN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 May 2022 147,370 miles

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

leak under try limmitation

miner leak underneath

oil leak under back dip

Pass 7 May 2021 140,101 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2021 140,101 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 133,113 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

service and parking brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 15 Mar 2019 130,659 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 130,659 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 130,655 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 129,734 miles

Parking brake a little reserve travel - Advise adjustment or repair

Pass 13 Mar 2017 128,424 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 128,413 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)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 127,099 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 127,051 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 125,288 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 123,261 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 123,261 miles

Nearside Front 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 Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 112,437 miles

nearside + offside front tyres cracking

nearside + offside front tyres worn outside edge

windscreen chipped

Fail 8 Mar 2013 112,350 miles

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

nearside + offside front tyres cracking

nearside + offside front tyres worn outside edge

windscreen chipped

Pass 27 Mar 2012 103,579 miles

rear offside tyre on wear bars

slight play steering joints

Fail 24 Mar 2012 103,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear offside tyre on wear bars

slight play steering joints

Pass 17 Mar 2011 99,983 miles

diesel smell under bonnet no leak found

Pass 16 Mar 2010 93,606 miles

rear offside tyre worn inside edge

Pass 16 Mar 2009 87,718 miles

offside rear tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 12 Mar 2009 87,686 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 18 Mar 2008 79,538 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 70,903 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 61,913 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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MA03 DVN is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 MA03 DVN, 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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MA03 DVN is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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