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S6 MFE

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,079 mi
Last recorded86,079 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS6 MFE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 86,079 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 82,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge and should be replaced (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit and should be replaced immediately (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 77,671 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 74,716 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 74,716 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 63,874 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014
Pass 9 Nov 2013 45,014 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2012 40,287 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and heavily perished advise replacment

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and heavily perished advise replacment

power steering hoses damp

sill covers and undertrays fitted

wiper blades poor

Pass 21 Apr 2009 94,298 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

rear brake pads wearing low

windscreen chipped

Pass 23 Apr 2008 74,053 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 74,053 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 58,334 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 45,936 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 45,936 miles

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

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

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

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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S6 MFE is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S6 MFE, 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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S6 MFE is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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