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PL03 BYR

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

143,294 mi
Last recorded143,294 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 BYR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 143,294 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 142,637 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 142,218 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 141,645 miles

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))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 139,504 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 136,578 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 133,928 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 130,034 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 125,646 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 123,692 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 120,832 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 116,022 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 111,586 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 107,725 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 93,449 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 93,449 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 81,365 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 67,695 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 59,440 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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)

low horn not working

Pass 11 Oct 2007 44,801 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 31,241 miles

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

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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PL03 BYR is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 PL03 BYR, 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 PL03 BYR registered?

PL03 BYR is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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