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P16 PWM

2003 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,748 mi
Last recorded161,748 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP16 PWM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 161,748 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 161,748 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 158,098 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES WORN LOW ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 154,506 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 154,504 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 150,223 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 146,255 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 141,494 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cords not yet exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cords not yet exposed. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 141,494 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split-hole (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cords not yet exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cords not yet exposed. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 135,951 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 130,082 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror loose ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 123,195 miles

Both front headlamp plastic lenses are deteriorated and have slightly reduced light output

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front seat belt webbing is slightly frayed

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside front and offside front, lower front hub ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres less than 3mm and worn smooth on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 123,190 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front headlamp plastic lenses are deteriorated and have slightly reduced light output

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front seat belt webbing is slightly frayed

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside front and offside front, lower front hub ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres less than 3mm and worn smooth on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 117,450 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear tyre balding on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

in my view, handbrake needs some adjustment

Pass 15 Mar 2016 108,581 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 100,114 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 93,512 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 84,829 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 79,293 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2011 73,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 73,203 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 65,915 miles

Engine oil near min

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 65,901 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine oil near min

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 54,142 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 42,295 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 31,496 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 21,264 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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P16 PWM is a 2003 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P16 PWM, 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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P16 PWM is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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