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S222 SDF

2003 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

160,070 mi
Last recorded160,070 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS222 SDF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 160,070 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 156,090 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 152,317 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 149,560 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 146,069 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 139,151 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 137,857 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 133,101 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 128,619 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 124,262 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 118,118 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 114,171 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 107,438 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 102,277 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 102,277 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 98,993 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 96,267 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 91,900 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 91,897 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 87,343 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 83,379 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 78,314 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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S222 SDF is a 2003 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S222 SDF, 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 S222 SDF registered?

S222 SDF is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is S222 SDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S222 SDF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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