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T16 CSY

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

154,486 mi
Last recorded154,486 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT16 CSY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 154,486 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 150,727 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2022 150,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 147,513 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 147,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 143,414 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 141,192 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 141,189 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 137,942 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 134,562 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 131,101 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 126,584 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2014 121,838 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 119,337 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 119,336 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 117,375 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer surface

Pass 28 Sep 2011 112,658 miles

Four wheel tracking

Front brake disc's slightly worn

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 112,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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front brake discs are slightly worn

front no plate is slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre is low on tread on inner edge

rear brake pads are wearing low

Pass 30 Sep 2010 102,586 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 102,586 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 74,074 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 57,300 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 57,300 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Tyre size 315/35 r20 106w

n/s/rear lower side light not working

Pass 8 Jun 2006 41,905 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 41,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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T16 CSY is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 T16 CSY, 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 T16 CSY registered?

T16 CSY is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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