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S66 ORM

2003 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,414 mi
Last recorded135,414 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS66 ORM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 135,414 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 135,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 132,040 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 126,785 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 121,260 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 115,649 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 104,723 miles

near side rear tyre cut damage in tread

off side front shock absorber dust gaurd split

Fail 22 Oct 2008 104,681 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

near side rear tyre cut damage in tread

off side front shock absorber dust gaurd split

Pass 25 Oct 2007 91,416 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 91,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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S66 ORM is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S66 ORM, 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 S66 ORM registered?

S66 ORM is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is S66 ORM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S66 ORM shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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