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V999 DRU

2003 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

179,310 mi
Last recorded179,310 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV999 DRU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 179,310 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2026 179,310 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended catch jammed . (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 178,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/50x19 cracking and perishing . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 285/45x19 cracking and perishing . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/50x19 cracking and perishing . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 285/45x19 cracking and perishing . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 176,316 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 175,862 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link has slight wear . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 175,098 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 173,274 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 169,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 162,591 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 159,283 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi pipe to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi pipe to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 155,187 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 155,187 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 149,932 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 137,164 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 132,342 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 132,362 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear 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 10 Aug 2010 119,517 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 119,512 miles

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 108,432 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 98,957 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 90,450 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 82,875 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 63,120 miles

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

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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V999 DRU is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 V999 DRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V999 DRU registered?

V999 DRU is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 8 April 2003.

Is V999 DRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V999 DRU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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