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S99 TGC

2003 BMW X5

Silver Lpg 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,573 mi
Last recorded137,573 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS99 TGC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 137,573 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 30 Apr 2014 128,879 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 128,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 114,234 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 114,277 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Inner Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 102,144 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 94,454 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 89,810 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 84,045 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 84,045 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 75,247 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 75,247 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 56,448 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 48,581 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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S99 TGC is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S99 TGC, 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 S99 TGC registered?

S99 TGC is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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