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X50 XTN

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

179,348 mi
Last recorded179,348 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX50 XTN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 179,348 miles

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

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

Rear both rear tyres badly worn inner edge

Fail 10 Dec 2022 179,346 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

Rear both rear tyres badly worn inner edge

brake pad warning light on

Pass 29 Oct 2021 171,637 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides heavily worn on the inner part of the tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2021

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn leading arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side also offside showing low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides heavily worn on the inner part of the tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 163,741 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 154,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall slightly damaged. Punctured by screw but not deflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 154,107 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall slightly damaged. Punctured by screw but not deflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 150,217 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 150,217 miles

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 145,234 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Sep 2017 145,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2016 139,279 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 139,266 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 133,983 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From union to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From union to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 133,385 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 124,971 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 117,899 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 117,885 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 113,336 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 111,837 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 100,015 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2011 100,015 miles

Offside 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.B.7)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 91,736 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 91,668 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 79,925 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 69,624 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 56,237 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 56,237 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 45,156 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 XTN is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 XTN, 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 XTN registered?

X50 XTN is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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