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X500 PMC

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2023

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 210,123 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 194,796 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 194,790 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 186,418 miles

Offside front tyre wearing low inner

Offside rear tyre wearing low inner

Fail 12 Oct 2020 186,410 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn “Rear”arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn “Front” arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside front tyre wearing low inner

Offside rear tyre wearing low inner

Pass 20 Jun 2019 176,875 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly worn facing edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 167,381 miles

Offside rear tyre stepped inner edge

Rear brake discs slightly worn on edge(s)

Fail 5 Jun 2018 167,376 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre stepped inner edge

Rear brake discs slightly worn on edge(s)

Pass 22 Jun 2017 157,293 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Ns/os front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 157,282 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear tyre beginning to wear low

Parking brake only just met requirements

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Ns/os front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 143,387 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 143,387 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 May 2015 135,550 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 125,850 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 116,321 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 116,321 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

front and rear discs corroded and lipped

offside front seat belt takes a long time to reel up

Pass 17 May 2013 116,305 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 110,499 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 110,499 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 105,632 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 101,879 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 95,426 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 95,426 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 78,420 miles

decel test carried out due to vehicle being 4 wheel drive

Pass 12 Feb 2007 59,653 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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X500 PMC is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PMC, 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 PMC is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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