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X500 DUN

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,739 mi
Last recorded139,739 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX500 DUN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 139,739 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both rear on bottum (2.4.G.2)

both front brake pipes carroded

front lenes slighty faded

front pads getting low

front to rear starting carroded

rear bmper damaded

Pass 16 Feb 2017

Nearside Front side wall split but not down to cords

exhaust heat sheaild loes

oil leak

slight play in o/s/r bottum vouid bush

Fail 7 Feb 2017

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear short (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear and across bk beam (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front side wall split but not down to cords

exhaust heat sheaild loes

oil leak

slight play in o/s/r bottum vouid bush

Pass 9 Feb 2016 130,850 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

both rear tyres below 2mm replace asap

exhaust heat shields insecure

Fail 27 Jan 2016 130,845 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front 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 lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush all 4 front lower (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint all 4 front lower (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

both rear tyres below 2mm replace asap

exhaust heat shields insecure

Fail 20 Jan 2015 124,413 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 124,413 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 116,761 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 116,761 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 108,110 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2012 108,110 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 99,792 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear tyre has cut in side wall cords not showing

Fail 1 Jun 2011 99,788 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear tyre has cut in side wall cords not showing

Pass 12 May 2010 91,121 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 77,629 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 77,357 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 71,184 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 63,122 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 63,121 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 53,343 miles

front and rear pads low, discs worn

rear tyres to 3mm

wipers starting to smear

Fail 21 Jul 2006 53,343 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front and rear pads low, discs worn

rear tyres to 3mm

wipers starting to smear

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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X500 DUN is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X500 DUN, 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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X500 DUN is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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