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TB02 CLB

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

189,335 mi
Last recorded189,335 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTB02 CLB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 189,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Brake calliper springs missing both sides

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 188,094 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm stepping inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm stepping inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear brake anti vibration springs missing

Fail 1 Dec 2020 188,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm stepping inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm stepping inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear brake anti vibration springs missing

Pass 16 Nov 2019 186,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear brake anti vibration springs missing

Fail 13 Nov 2019 186,187 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear brake anti vibration springs missing

Pass 5 Nov 2018 173,793 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 171,095 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 171,093 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Offside front tyre has wear on inner edge

Offside rear tyre has wear on inner edge

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 160,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake pipes front to rear slightly corroded and some covered

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Oct 2016 160,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes front to rear slightly corroded and some covered

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Nov 2015 154,174 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 142,612 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 133,843 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 122,797 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 110,839 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 28 Apr 2011 110,827 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 101,142 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 89,506 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 89,506 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 77,969 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 77,960 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 57,484 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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TB02 CLB is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel 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 TB02 CLB, 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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TB02 CLB is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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