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SH52 VCF

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

158,127 mi
Last recorded158,127 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH52 VCF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 158,127 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

bonnet 2nd catch seized

sun visor fitted to windscreen

Fail 30 May 2024 158,125 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges abs wire insecure from strut (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of hose (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front brake back plate insecure

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

bonnet 2nd catch seized

sun visor fitted to windscreen

Pass 9 Jun 2023

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2022

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear parking brake effort is low

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked.

Fail 17 May 2022

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear parking brake effort is low

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked.

Pass 23 Feb 2021 78,878 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 78,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 77,004 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Feb 2020

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 68,615 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 68,615 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn at hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 65,952 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 63,753 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 59,841 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 56,526 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 53,295 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 51,204 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 50,795 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 48,836 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 48,836 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 46,165 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 46,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2010
Pass 19 Jan 2009 34,561 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 31,368 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 26,794 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 19,910 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 19,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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SH52 VCF is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 SH52 VCF, 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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SH52 VCF is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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