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SG03 WSB

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 3926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 WSB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Oil leak

Undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2018

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Oil leak

Undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2017 128,652 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 118,583 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 118,583 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 110,881 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 95,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 86,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 86,334 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 78,749 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 69,930 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 69,930 miles

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 67,595 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2009 67,595 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 61,129 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 61,129 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 54,634 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 54,632 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 47,957 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 47,957 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 42,654 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 42,646 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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SG03 WSB is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 3,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SG03 WSB, 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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SG03 WSB is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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