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SO03 UVN

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

164,432 mi
Last recorded164,432 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 UVN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 164,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 154,431 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 154,371 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside front subrafme its self has a hole running through it , requires subframe replacement (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall shows signs of run flat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear wearing heavily on inner shoulder

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

Rear all rear suspension bushes perished not resulting in excessive movement

Rear differential has an oil leak

Offside Rear brake pad wear sensor split and broken

Pass 10 Dec 2020 150,077 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 147,435 miles

Offside Front trackrod end dust cover

Pass 12 Dec 2018 140,674 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 140,674 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn 2x very rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 133,945 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 125,999 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 125,999 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 121,921 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 119,005 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 119,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 112,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 112,991 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013
Fail 19 Apr 2013

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 84,834 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 84,695 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 73,752 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 73,744 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 67,589 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 57,002 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 40,329 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 34,313 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 22,017 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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SO03 UVN is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black 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 SO03 UVN, 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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SO03 UVN is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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