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SM03 BOW

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

206,674 mi
Last recorded206,674 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 BOW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2025 206,674 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 202,883 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 202,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2023 190,147 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 184,786 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 179,005 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear sub frame bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 179,005 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Forward arm ball joint/central ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear sub frame bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 173,735 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlight lenses glazed. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 173,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (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))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlight lenses glazed. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 166,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly glazed (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly glazed (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 161,549 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 156,284 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 156,234 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 150,551 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 150,544 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jul 2015 144,243 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 137,047 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 137,047 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 127,065 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 126,817 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 102,734 miles

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 89,716 miles

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

n/s and o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 16 Aug 2010 81,011 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has small cuts between treads

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 71,887 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 71,886 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 62,358 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 49,022 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 38,878 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 28,920 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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SM03 BOW is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 SM03 BOW, 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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SM03 BOW is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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