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R333 SPA

2003 BMW X5

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

192,877 mi
Last recorded192,877 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR333 SPA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 192,877 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 190,096 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 190,094 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn **BOTH** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected **BOTH** (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 171,136 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 154,052 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 May 2017 140,018 miles

Nearside front brake pipe corroded .

Fail 25 May 2017 140,018 miles

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

Nearside front brake pipe corroded .

Pass 4 Apr 2016 121,940 miles

Nearside front brake pipe is slightly corroded.

Offside Front Caliper retaining clip missing

Rear pads wearing low

Fail 4 Apr 2016 121,940 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play Most rear as marked (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake pipe is slightly corroded.

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play Most rear as marked (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Caliper retaining clip missing

Rear pads wearing low

Pass 20 Apr 2015 108,601 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 104,975 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 100,374 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 98,353 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 94,962 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 94,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2010 90,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 83,259 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 75,107 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 61,386 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 45,193 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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R333 SPA is a 2003 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R333 SPA, 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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R333 SPA is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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