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S20 DMY

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,011 mi
Last recorded114,011 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS20 DMY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 114,011 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 113,526 miles

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

Nearside Front wipper slightly damage

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 111,705 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015

Engine oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2015

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing white and shorting with side light (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering column shaft retaining device insecure steering column lower bus insecure(under bonnet where column extends from bulkhead) (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2014 82,531 miles
Pass 22 May 2014

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 70,986 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2012 70,986 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2011 63,200 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 53,272 miles

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

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2010 53,272 miles

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

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 42,457 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 35,097 miles

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

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

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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S20 DMY is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S20 DMY, 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 S20 DMY registered?

S20 DMY is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is S20 DMY safe to buy?

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