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RE03 YMW

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

113,115 mi
Last recorded113,115 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 YMW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 113,115 miles

surface corrosion underneath

offside front wheel binding on

offside rear handbrake deteriorated

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in poor condition (needs attention) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity taped up (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in poor condition and inner tread worn (needs attention) 315/35x20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in poor condition (needs attention) 275/40x20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated needs attention (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

handbrake low effort

Fail 19 Feb 2026 113,115 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in poor condition (needs attention) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity taped up (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in poor condition and inner tread worn (needs attention) 315/35x20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in poor condition (needs attention) 275/40x20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated needs attention (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

handbrake low effort

offside front wheel binding on

offside rear handbrake deteriorated

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 21 Jan 2025 111,719 miles

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed exterior door handle poor operation (NEEDS ATTENTION) (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure passengers foot well (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens damaged but taped up (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition (275/40x20) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated NEEDS ATTENTION (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

handbrake low effort

nearside front brake pad wire deteriorated

offside front wheel slight bind

surface corrosion underneath

Fail 21 Jan 2025 111,719 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread worn (315/35x20) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed exterior door handle poor operation (NEEDS ATTENTION) (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure passengers foot well (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens damaged but taped up (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition (275/40x20) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated NEEDS ATTENTION (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

handbrake low effort

nearside front brake pad wire deteriorated

offside front wheel slight bind

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 2 Feb 2024 110,232 miles

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed exterior door handle worn (needs attention) (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure under rear bumper (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam image not very good (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 275/40x20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam image not very good (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated mechanism feels worn (needs attention ) (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

both rear tyres inner treads wearing (315/35x20)

offside front seat belt slow to retract

surface corrosion underneath

Fail 2 Feb 2024 110,232 miles

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed exterior door handle worn (needs attention) (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure under rear bumper (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam image not very good (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 275/40x20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam image not very good (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated mechanism feels worn (needs attention ) (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault drivers airbag stage 1 voltage (7.1.6 (a))

both rear tyres inner treads wearing (315/35x20)

offside front seat belt slow to retract

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 5 Jan 2023 108,313 miles

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

Electrical wiring insecure behind rear bumper (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (275/40x20) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both beam images not very good (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed from outside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated feels worn but not likely to disengage (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

offside front seat belt slow to retract

surface corrosion underneath on some components

Fail 5 Jan 2023 108,313 miles

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

Electrical wiring insecure behind rear bumper (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (275/40x20) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both beam images not very good (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed from outside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated feels worn but not likely to disengage (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

offside front seat belt slow to retract

surface corrosion underneath on some components

Pass 12 Nov 2021 106,904 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed hard to open from outside (needs attention

General surface corrosion underneath vehicle body inside and outside of prescribed areas

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear light cluster damaged

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe

Windscreen washers poor operation

drivers seat belt slow to retract

handbrake has side movement but not likely to disengage

Pass 13 Nov 2020 104,802 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed hard to open from outside (needs attention) (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small splits (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

drivers seat belt slow to retract

handbrake has side movement but not likely to disengage

rear brakes release unevenly

surface corrosion underneath on components

Fail 13 Nov 2020 104,801 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed hard to open from outside (needs attention) (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small splits (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam image not very good (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

drivers seat belt slow to retract

handbrake has side movement but not likely to disengage

offside front brake hose not secured properly

surface corrosion underneath on components

Pass 15 May 2019 102,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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))

low handbrake effort 16%

Fail 15 May 2019 102,020 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture corroded and leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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))

low handbrake effort 16%

Pass 15 May 2018 98,890 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 98,854 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush All bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 97,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner side wall cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner side wall cracking 315.35.20 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner side wall cracking 275.40.20 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner side wall cracking 315.35.20 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above sub frame (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 92,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 91,172 miles

Child seat fitted to Offside Rear Seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2015 91,172 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Child seat fitted to Offside Rear Seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 88,759 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 86,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sills

Pass 30 Mar 2012 84,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

PLASTIC ENGINE,FLOOR & SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

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

nsf tyre minor sidewall scuffing

Pass 5 Mar 2011 80,711 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 77,529 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 73,776 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 62,076 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 62,020 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 48,090 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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RE03 YMW is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 RE03 YMW, 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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RE03 YMW is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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