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W26 SLS

2003 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,408 mi
Last recorded116,408 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW26 SLS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 116,408 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 116,408 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above forward edge of rear subframe, from centre to right side, marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 112,050 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge & sidewalls damaged due to puncture (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 112,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge & sidewalls damaged due to puncture (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 107,631 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2022 107,631 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on edges

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2021 103,986 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 103,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper fore most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 98,921 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 98,921 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 93,188 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 93,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 87,207 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 87,207 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both inner pads (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 82,135 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 2 Feb 2017 82,134 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 76,410 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 76,407 miles

Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 68,015 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 58,587 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 54,300 miles

Oil leak

front registration plate cracked

Pass 13 Sep 2011 50,255 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 41,782 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

large chip in windscreen

play in offside front steering arm/rack

Pass 7 Sep 2009 31,447 miles

front brake discs lipped

front lower arm bushes perishing

number plates discolouring

various stonechips in swept area of windscreen

wipers not clearing 100% and juddery

Pass 11 Sep 2008 28,266 miles

small chips in screen

Fail 12 Sep 2007 25,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear number plate discoloured

various stonechips in swept area of windscreen

Pass 12 Sep 2007 25,498 miles

rear number plate discoloured

various stonechips in swept area of windscreen

Pass 11 Sep 2006 21,703 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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W26 SLS is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W26 SLS, 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 W26 SLS registered?

W26 SLS is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is W26 SLS safe to buy?

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