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R14 SEV

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

92,115 mi
Last recorded92,115 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 SEV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 92,115 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 92,115 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 92,090 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension unit modified so that its function is affected leveling unit unplugged and broken (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 88,287 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 88,124 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 88,024 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 88,024 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 84,841 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front and both rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 2 Dec 2013 84,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front and both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Dec 2012 79,881 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 74,281 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 74,281 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 69,371 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 69,371 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 65,564 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 60,031 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 51,691 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 51,641 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 40,370 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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R14 SEV is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 R14 SEV, 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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R14 SEV is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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