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MH03 TSY

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

158,539 mi
Last recorded158,539 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH03 TSY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 158,539 miles

Both nearside tyres worn on edges

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

Fail 5 Nov 2016 158,535 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both nearside tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer c.v gaiter twisted

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Sep 2015

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer c.v gaiter twisted

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 130,961 miles

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

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

Fail 11 Aug 2014 130,960 miles

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

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

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

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

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

Pass 28 May 2013

front headlamp lenses deteriating.

oil leak on engine.

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

rear indicator bulbs deteriating.

Fail 17 May 2013

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front headlamp lenses deteriating.

oil leak on engine.

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

rear indicator bulbs deteriating.

Pass 16 May 2012 108,528 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2011 99,952 miles

front wipers split

Pass 8 May 2010 89,919 miles

n/s/front wiper blade slightly worn

Pass 23 Apr 2009 79,705 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 68,189 miles

Exhaust heat shield under vehicle damaged

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Slight oil leak from rear differential

Pass 24 Oct 2007 58,587 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Oct 2007 30,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 16 Oct 2006 36,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 36,560 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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MH03 TSY is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MH03 TSY, 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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MH03 TSY is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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