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R7 MCT

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

189,533 mi
Last recorded189,533 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 MCT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 189,533 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both rear tyres close to wear bands

poor image both headlamps

Pass 4 Feb 2025 185,653 miles

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

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

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

rear lights slightly tinted but not affecting output

Fail 4 Feb 2025 185,653 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear lights slightly tinted but not affecting output

Pass 9 Feb 2024 181,674 miles

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

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp similar light intensity as position light (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear revears light inop

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

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp similar light intensity as position light (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 181,672 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose also wrong type of anti slip (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp similar light intensity as position light (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear revears light inop

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

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp similar light intensity as position light (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 177,600 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 177,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 173,560 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 163,932 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 163,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability lower rose bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 165,140 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 153,559 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 149,566 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint forward most arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 141,675 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint forward most control arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 135,701 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 127,799 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 117,600 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 104,678 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 90,510 miles

both wiper blades starting to split/deteriorate

nearside parking brake only just met the required efficiency it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 30 Sep 2011 90,489 miles

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

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

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

both wiper blades starting to split/deteriorate

Pass 4 Oct 2010 76,339 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 76,233 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2009 64,485 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 53,299 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 36,918 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 21,232 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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R7 MCT is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R7 MCT, 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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R7 MCT is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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