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SA03 MSE

2003 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,544 mi
Last recorded119,544 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 MSE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 119,544 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear axle heavily corroded but not weak

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2023 119,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear axle heavily corroded but not weak

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2022

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Jun 2022

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2021

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

under car has corrosion but not weak

Fail 9 Jun 2021

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

under car has corrosion but not weak

Pass 8 Jun 2020 129,423 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 129,423 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2017 128,943 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (3.5.1i)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2017 128,941 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (3.5.1i)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2016 128,096 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear over subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 125,171 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 117,478 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 107,720 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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SA03 MSE is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SA03 MSE, 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 SA03 MSE registered?

SA03 MSE is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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