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X50 OLA

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX50 OLA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2022
Fail 29 Apr 2022

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2019
Fail 3 Dec 2018

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Sep 2017

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2015
Fail 24 Oct 2015

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 112,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 105,770 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2012 98,006 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 98,006 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 89,311 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on edge

Pass 29 Sep 2010 78,031 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 64,918 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 64,909 miles

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

N/SIDE FRONT TYRE HAS DAMAGE TO SIDEWALL BUT NOT TO CORD

Pass 22 Sep 2008 55,548 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 44,545 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 44,535 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 36,782 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 35,870 miles

The front tyres are wearing on the edges.

The n/s rear tyre wearing on the inner edge.

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 OLA is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 X50 OLA, 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 OLA registered?

X50 OLA is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 12 June 2003.

Is X50 OLA safe to buy?

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