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T7 FNC

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

191,776 mi
Last recorded191,776 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT7 FNC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 191,776 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 191,776 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2018 187,227 miles

O/S/R TYRE WORN INSIDE EDGE - SURFACE CORROSION REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES

Fail 6 Jun 2018 187,227 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2017 179,889 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN EXCESSIVLEY SMOOTH ON INNER EDGES

dampness around p.a.s reservoir noise from steering rack

front no plate in poor condition

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge

pin hole in o/s/f inner c.v boot

Fail 28 Feb 2017 179,884 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN EXCESSIVELY SMOOTH ON INNER EDGES

front no plate in poor condition, dampness around p.a.s reservoir ,

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge

pin hole o/s/f inner c.v boot noise from steering rack

Pass 3 Mar 2016 170,042 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 161,937 miles

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

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

bad oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2015 161,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

bad oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2013 150,662 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 150,660 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 137,287 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 137,283 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 132,515 miles

n/s front brake pad warning wire broken

n/s front wiper split ends

o/s rear lamp cracked

Fail 12 Nov 2011 132,515 miles

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

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

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

n/s front brake pad warning wire broken

n/s front wiper split ends

o/s rear lamp cracked

Pass 5 Nov 2010 124,204 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 124,066 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 117,407 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 111,803 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 111,801 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 91,847 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 91,845 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 67,273 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 66,871 miles

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

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

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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T7 FNC is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 T7 FNC, 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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T7 FNC is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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