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W12 DSC

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 DSC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018
Fail 22 Aug 2018

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2017

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 100,287 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 96,978 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake disc corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2011 90,774 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 90,758 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both rear tyres worn inner edge

offside front tyre cut outer sidewall

slight play nearside front rear bottom ball joint

Pass 28 Jul 2010
Fail 26 Jul 2010

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 72,868 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 72,762 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

oil leaking from rear diff

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2008 81,091 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 81,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 53,599 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 53,599 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 38,281 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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W12 DSC is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W12 DSC, 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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W12 DSC is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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