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MP03 FDC

2003 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

137,426 mi
Last recorded137,426 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP03 FDC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 137,426 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 137,192 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm has an unsafe modification top control arm replace and bottom control arm bush (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front and rear pads below limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rust to front and rear sub frames and suspension compents

Pass 6 Aug 2020

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019
Pass 13 Apr 2018
Pass 11 Apr 2017 110,127 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016

n/s and o/s front(front)suspension arm bushes worn

rear subframe bushes worn

Pass 16 Apr 2015 93,967 miles

Rear tyres wearing low

Pass 31 Mar 2014

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 12 Apr 2013

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside brake light slightly dim

offside door mirror slightly deteriorated but gives a clear view to the rear

Pass 13 Apr 2012 71,824 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011
Fail 18 Apr 2011

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 58,305 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 54,868 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 50,443 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 42,399 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 33,794 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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MP03 FDC is a 2003 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MP03 FDC, 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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MP03 FDC is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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