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X50 MTS

2003 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

137,484 mi
Last recorded137,484 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX50 MTS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 137,484 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 135,539 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 131,902 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 127,008 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 121,483 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 120,321 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 109,798 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 100,218 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Handbrake indicates adjustment required

Pass 18 Aug 2017 98,348 miles

Front Oil leak from engine ()

Offside Front catalyst rattling

Fail 9 Aug 2017 98,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure to lambda sensor (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded + pipes (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded + pipes (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Oil leak from engine ()

Offside Front catalyst rattling

Pass 4 Jul 2016 95,488 miles

hand brake needs adjustment

oil leak from front of engine

Pass 15 Jul 2015 91,287 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

parking brake effciency only just met

Fail 14 Jul 2015 91,244 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 87,327 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2013 79,932 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 79,932 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 71,427 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 66,579 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 66,579 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 58,721 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 58,721 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Pass 15 Oct 2008 58,002 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 50,110 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 50,108 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 42,663 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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X50 MTS is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 X50 MTS, 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 X50 MTS registered?

X50 MTS is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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