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X522 DUB

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,101 mi
Last recorded155,101 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX522 DUB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 155,101 miles

All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 149,894 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot cracking

Offside Front Outer cv boot cracking

Pass 21 Jul 2018 145,363 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 140,739 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 140,737 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 137,435 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 134,622 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

offside front tyre worn outter edge

Fail 22 Apr 2014 128,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 128,724 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 121,759 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 116,655 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 109,909 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 109,909 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre slightly deteriorated

vehicle underguards fitted restricting inspection

Pass 20 Apr 2010 103,456 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear outer door handle broken

vehicle underguards fitted restricting inspection

Pass 20 Apr 2009 94,612 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear suspension stiff

self leveling suspension inactive

Fail 20 Apr 2009 94,612 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear suspension stiff

self leveling suspension inactive

Pass 21 Apr 2008 73,960 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on both edges

handbrake travel close to limit

offside rear tyre on legal limit on inner edge

offside wing mirror repaired with tape

overplates fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Oct 2006 49,304 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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X522 DUB is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X522 DUB, 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 X522 DUB registered?

X522 DUB is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is X522 DUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X522 DUB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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