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PG03 OYY

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

205,777 mi
Last recorded205,777 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG03 OYY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 205,777 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 198,203 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear dif leaking

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2022 193,253 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 193,189 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 185,358 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 181,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp come on with position lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp come on with position lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 176,630 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 171,686 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 171,023 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 168,208 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front tyre cut on inner side wall

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear diff has oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres bold on inner edges

ca't check sills fully kit fitted

engine covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2016 168,205 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre cut on inner side wall

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear diff has oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres bold on inner edges

ca't check sills fully kit fitted

engine covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2015 162,476 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 156,132 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 153,495 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 153,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 146,519 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 146,446 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 138,192 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 127,364 miles

Front lower suspension arm bushes perishing

Rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Slight bulge on off side rear tyre

Slight oil leak from rear differential

Pass 22 Jul 2009 108,714 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 88,916 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 88,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 71,957 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 53,925 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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PG03 OYY is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PG03 OYY, 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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PG03 OYY is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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