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PIL 8133

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

77,076 mi
Last recorded77,076 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIL 8133
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 77,076 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 77,074 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 70,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Part of rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Part of rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 70,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Part of rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Part of rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 62,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 62,971 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 57,412 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 57,412 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 51,408 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 45,346 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 45,330 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 45,182 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 43,108 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 37,062 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 29,788 miles

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))

Pass 12 May 2017 23,250 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 16,783 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 9,644 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 9,604 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 9,211 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 8,598 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 8,089 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 7,192 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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PIL 8133 is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PIL 8133, 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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What year was PIL 8133 registered?

PIL 8133 is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 18 November 2003.

Is PIL 8133 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PIL 8133 shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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