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SK03 GXU

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

156,109 mi
Last recorded156,109 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 GXU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 156,109 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 155,998 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2021 155,468 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Corrosion to all suspension components

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Under trays fitted front to back

Pass 16 Oct 2018 152,340 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 142,130 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 134,113 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 125,383 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 115,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 104,875 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 104,866 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 101,309 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

smell of diesel frome engine compartment but no obviouse sigh of leak

Pass 14 Oct 2011 97,581 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 97,575 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 86,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 72,006 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 71,710 miles

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 63,494 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 63,494 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 59,629 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 59,522 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 47,118 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 34,041 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 GXU is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GXU, 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 SK03 GXU registered?

SK03 GXU is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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