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T13 DCC

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

147,225 mi
Last recorded147,225 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT13 DCC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 147,225 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle under covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Dec 2022 139,835 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 133,835 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 133,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bent arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn straight one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bent one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn straight one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 128,298 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 128,298 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 122,212 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 122,212 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 120,014 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 116,911 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 115,263 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 108,685 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 108,683 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 108,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 98,779 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 90,740 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 90,740 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 83,674 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 75,242 miles

both rear tyres are bold on the inner edges and starting to perish

Fail 2 Aug 2011

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

both rear tyres are bold on the inner edges and starting to perish

Pass 13 Apr 2010 67,739 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009
Pass 10 Jan 2008
Pass 8 Aug 2006 39,398 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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T13 DCC is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 T13 DCC, 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 T13 DCC registered?

T13 DCC is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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