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TP03 SJP

2003 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

72,193 mi
Last recorded72,193 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTP03 SJP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 72,193 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal splits (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 70,871 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 70,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 68,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Both rear tyres balding on inner edges

Pass 11 Dec 2020 64,455 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 62,331 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 60,810 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 58,968 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 57,060 miles

o/s/f outer cv boot starting to split

Pass 29 Dec 2015 53,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 52,335 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front metal brake pipe is corrodded not considered to be excessive

Pass 31 Dec 2013 50,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre inner edge devoid of tread & central tread at legal limit - just meets the pass standard

offside front tyre at legal limit just meets the pass standard

Pass 8 Aug 2012 50,632 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 1 Sep 2011 48,930 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 46,101 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 47,780 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 37,529 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 24,103 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 5,121 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 5,121 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 4,291 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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TP03 SJP is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 TP03 SJP, 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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TP03 SJP is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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