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SR03 MTF

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,506 mi
Last recorded138,506 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR03 MTF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 138,506 miles

Offside Front brake hose lightly perishing.

Offside Rear brake pads wearing thin, compare nearside.

both side rear parking brake poor efficiency, marginal pass.

Pass 4 Aug 2016 121,715 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 108,599 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside rear axle bushes perished

Fail 9 Jun 2014 107,463 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 107,463 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 105,301 miles

both rear tyres are wearing unevenly on inner edges

parking brake just pass

Fail 20 Jun 2013 105,301 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

both rear tyres are wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 9 Jun 2012 98,244 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 89,777 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 89,777 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 78,809 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 78,726 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 68,474 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 60,696 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 51,820 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 51,812 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 45,794 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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SR03 MTF is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SR03 MTF, 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 SR03 MTF registered?

SR03 MTF is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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