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PM03 SSS

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,004 mi
Last recorded140,004 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPM03 SSS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 140,004 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 140,004 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 135,250 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 128,074 miles

Diff leaking oil

Engine oil leak

Nearside front shock absorber leaking

Pass 7 Oct 2013 120,469 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 107,335 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 94,899 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 80,314 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 80,314 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

o/s/f wiper blade rubber insecure

Pass 15 Apr 2009 68,649 miles

Both front & rear brake pads wearing low

Front & rear brake disc wear & corrosion

Front no.plate cracked

Near side front tyre outer side wall damage

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

Parking brake traval & not holding properly

Fail 14 Apr 2009 68,627 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Both front & rear brake pads wearing low

Front & rear brake disc wear & corrosion

Front no.plate cracked

Near side front tyre outer side wall damage

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 58,096 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 58,096 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 53,142 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 53,142 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 16 Mar 2006 44,303 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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PM03 SSS is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PM03 SSS, 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 PM03 SSS registered?

PM03 SSS is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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