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SH03 BYH

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,086 mi
Last recorded112,086 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 BYH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 112,086 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 112,087 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 107,433 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 107,433 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 102,385 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 102,385 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 May 2013 91,930 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2012 64,663 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 64,663 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 61,752 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 61,394 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 61,375 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2007 48,313 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 44,121 miles

both f brake discs lipped and worn

n/s headlamp condensated

Pass 10 Nov 2006 40,363 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 40,362 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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SH03 BYH is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SH03 BYH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH03 BYH registered?

SH03 BYH is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is SH03 BYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH03 BYH shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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