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SV03 XUH

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,919 mi
Last recorded123,919 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 XUH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 123,919 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 120,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 116,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly cracked also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly cracked also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 112,127 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 108,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 104,111 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 96,932 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 96,247 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside+nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 96,247 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour offside+nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside+nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 91,808 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded ns+os (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 91,802 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded ns+os (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 86,667 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 83,558 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 79,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 79,926 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 76,216 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 71,512 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 71,510 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 65,374 miles

advise chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Feb 2010 60,073 miles

advise both front tyres

advise hand brake travel

Pass 3 Feb 2009
Fail 3 Feb 2009

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 38,886 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 34,923 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 34,923 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper torn

Pass 22 Mar 2006 25,428 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 XUH is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SV03 XUH, 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 SV03 XUH registered?

SV03 XUH is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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