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SE03 CXR

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

184,614 mi
Last recorded184,614 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE03 CXR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 184,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 179,736 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 173,960 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 167,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 160,614 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 153,559 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear and o/s/f link bars slight movement

n/s/f wheel bearing slight movement

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Oct 2017 153,558 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear and o/s/f link bars slight movement

n/s/f wheel bearing slight movement

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2016 145,630 miles

exhaust heatsheild loose

hand brake lever slight wear

nsf inner cv boot slight leak of grease

nsf tyre low on outside edge

os and ns steering rack ends have play

osf seat belt slow to retract

osf tyre damaged on side wall

rear pads low

rear subframe bushes have movement

washer bottle cap missing

Fail 18 Oct 2016 145,627 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint track rod end (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking pipe to flex corroded and leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement upper front suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust heatsheild loose

hand brake lever slight wear

nsf inner cv boot slight leak of grease

nsf tyre low on outside edge

os and ns steering rack ends have play

osf seat belt slow to retract

osf tyre damaged on side wall

rear pads low

rear subframe bushes have movement

washer bottle cap missing

Pass 6 Oct 2015 134,886 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside front tyre has cuts on outer sidewall but not deep enough to expose cords

Fail 6 Oct 2015 134,886 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside front tyre has cuts on outer sidewall but not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 2 Oct 2014 123,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2014 123,947 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2013 113,011 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 106,466 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 98,020 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 87,526 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 79,736 miles

Both front and offside rear brake pipes corroded

Front brake pads low

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 30 Oct 2008 70,263 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 70,263 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 61,726 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 41,029 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 40,965 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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SE03 CXR is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SE03 CXR, 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 SE03 CXR registered?

SE03 CXR is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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