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SV03 WHS

2003 BMW X5

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,349 mi
Last recorded176,349 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 WHS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2018 176,349 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 174,486 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 155,687 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 146,018 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 142,696 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 137,948 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 137,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 134,044 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 134,039 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 130,029 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 130,029 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 124,984 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 124,983 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 119,292 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 119,291 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 104,606 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 88,383 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 88,383 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 70,817 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 70,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 53,442 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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SV03 WHS is a 2003 BMW X5 in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SV03 WHS, 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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SV03 WHS is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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