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SD03 XST

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,338 mi
Last recorded113,338 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 XST
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 113,338 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 25 May 2017 113,338 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe (3.7.A.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear tie bar (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

fuel cap seal perished

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 104,162 miles

offside front tyre wall cut

Fail 18 May 2016 104,153 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre wall cut

Pass 1 Oct 2012 99,504 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2011 91,311 miles

Both rear indicators losing amber effect, advise to renew bulbs.

Offside rear brake pipe has slight corrosion running across vehicle, may require replacement for next MOT.

Fail 7 Apr 2011 91,300 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Both rear indicators losing amber effect, advise to renew bulbs.

Engine coolant leak overnight on nearside.

Offside rear brake pipe has slight corrosion running across vehicle, may require replacement for next MOT.

Pass 6 Mar 2009 87,628 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyre inner walls cracking

travel at hand brake

Fail 6 Mar 2009 87,628 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyre inner walls cracking

travel at hand brake

Pass 14 Feb 2008 73,325 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 45,711 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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SD03 XST is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SD03 XST, 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 SD03 XST registered?

SD03 XST is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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