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SW03 SKY

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,231 mi
Last recorded112,231 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 SKY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 112,231 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 110,262 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 106,552 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 102,195 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 97,213 miles

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

noise from offside front top strut mount

steering operation stiff

Fail 12 Jul 2014 97,213 miles

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

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

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

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

noise from offside front top strut mount

steering operation stiff

Pass 24 Jul 2013 90,146 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2013 90,143 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 90,143 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 87,535 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 82,104 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 75,746 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 67,289 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 54,418 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 51,293 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 39,949 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 39,939 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 39,467 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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SW03 SKY is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SW03 SKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SW03 SKY?

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What year was SW03 SKY registered?

SW03 SKY is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 6 May 2003.

Is SW03 SKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW03 SKY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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