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X500 SRS

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

176,017 mi
Last recorded176,017 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX500 SRS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 176,017 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2026 175,999 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 170,568 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 163,785 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 163,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 158,207 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 153,084 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 147,103 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 142,480 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 23 Aug 2019 138,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 134,455 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 131,575 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 127,385 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 123,556 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 120,962 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside door mirror glass broken

Nearside rear wheel bearing rough when rotated

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 10 Jul 2014 120,962 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside door mirror glass broken

Nearside rear wheel bearing rough when rotated

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 29 Jun 2013 109,676 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 98,672 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 26 Jun 2012 98,672 miles

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 22 Jun 2012 98,668 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2011 86,088 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 73,655 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 11 May 2010 73,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 59,763 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front number plate cracked

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Mar 2009 59,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front number plate cracked

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2008 47,716 miles

front outter c.v gaiters perishing

n/s/f headlamp lense steamed up

Fail 6 Feb 2008 47,701 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front outter c.v gaiters perishing

n/s/f headlamp lense steamed up

pad warning on display

Pass 16 Nov 2006 37,627 miles

nearside headlamp full of condensation but not affecting beam image

Pass 26 Oct 2006 37,340 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 SRS is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SRS, 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 X500 SRS registered?

X500 SRS is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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The MOT history for X500 SRS shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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