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SK03 FLW

2003 BMW X5

Beige Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

171,772 mi
Last recorded171,772 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 FLW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 171,772 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both sides (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 171,767 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both sides (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 169,410 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 168,897 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 162,459 miles

ABS light caused by steering sensor fault.

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

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

Trailing mounting for rear subframe is deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement, will require repairing.

Fail 27 Feb 2020 162,459 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 148,769 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 148,760 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2018 140,216 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 132,492 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 129,326 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2015 119,275 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

nearside rear exhaust mounting slihtly worn

offside front brake pipe covered in greese

Fail 9 Apr 2015 119,062 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

nearside rear exhaust mounting slihtly worn

offside front brake pipe covered in greese

Pass 28 Apr 2014 108,827 miles

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

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

keep eye on tyres

Pass 20 May 2013 99,276 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 99,276 miles

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

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

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

Brake pad warning light on dash.

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

Offside Front Electronic stability system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 May 2012 91,574 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 84,327 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 77,545 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 71,862 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 65,237 miles

offside front constant velocity joint gaiter is very slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Jul 2008 65,236 miles

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

offside front constant velocity joint gaiter is very slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2007 56,663 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 47,161 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 47,161 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 45,969 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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SK03 FLW is a 2003 BMW X5 in Beige with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SK03 FLW, 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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SK03 FLW is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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