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W8 GTC

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

172,758 mi
Last recorded172,758 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 GTC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2019 172,758 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 165,127 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2017 159,706 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 150,596 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 137,849 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 137,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 124,653 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 112,700 miles

bonnet leaver broken

Fail 21 Nov 2013 112,641 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bonnet leaver broken

Pass 15 Nov 2012 99,765 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 99,757 miles

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

MOVMENT IN REAR SUBFRAME BUSHES

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT ARM BUSHES MOVMENT ON BRAKING

Pass 30 Jan 2012 91,999 miles

Minor damage offside front and rear tyre sidewalls

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside mirror minor damage

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 91,999 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Minor damage offside front and rear tyre sidewalls

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside mirror minor damage

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 84,427 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 84,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 71,801 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Sill cover fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2010 71,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Sill cover fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2009 57,962 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 48,831 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 30,694 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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W8 GTC is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W8 GTC, 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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W8 GTC is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 13 February 2003.

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