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TC03 MUT

2003 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,334 mi
Last recorded120,334 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTC03 MUT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 120,334 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 117,198 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 117,198 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 113,503 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking.

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 103,945 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 99,340 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 91,097 miles

N/S/R tyre has cuts in outer wall but not showing cord.

Pass 28 Nov 2013 88,110 miles

both rear tyres cuts to sidewalls not exposing ply or cord

Fail 26 Nov 2013 88,100 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

side wall damage to all 4 tyres

Pass 12 Nov 2012 82,854 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 75,575 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 70,067 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 66,184 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 59,474 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 59,459 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 59,459 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 58,744 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 58,741 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 22 Mar 2006 38,527 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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TC03 MUT is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 TC03 MUT, 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 TC03 MUT registered?

TC03 MUT is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is TC03 MUT safe to buy?

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