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SW03 XYF

2003 BMW X5

Silver Lpg 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

157,834 mi
Last recorded157,834 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 XYF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 157,834 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 150,597 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 136,465 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Mar 2017 136,435 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecure front (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 118,696 miles

oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2016 118,537 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 ball joint forward arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)

oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2015 108,179 miles

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

front brake discs corroding

Fail 2 Feb 2015 107,877 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroding

Pass 27 Jan 2014 96,230 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 85,919 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear beake hoses/pipes corroding

slight bind nearside rear brake

slight wear offside front tyre edge

Fail 23 Mar 2012 76,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 76,456 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 72,931 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s wiper blade slightly split at tip

Pass 1 Apr 2010 68,771 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 68,765 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 62,929 miles

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

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

both front tyres into wear indicators

both rear tyres close to wear indicators

front brake pads appear low

Fail 27 Mar 2009 62,700 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

both front tyres into wear indicators

both rear tyres close to wear indicators

front brake pads appear low

Pass 6 Mar 2008 49,522 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 49,522 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 42,683 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 41,973 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 31,869 miles

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

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 XYF is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SW03 XYF, 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 SW03 XYF registered?

SW03 XYF is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is SW03 XYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW03 XYF shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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