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X55 AEW

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX55 AEW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear rusted on limit (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2024

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear rusted on limit (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2023 135,863 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 134,058 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2021 133,229 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 130,351 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 127,518 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front brake reaction bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes around rear subframe. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 122,626 miles

Both rear tyres worn on the inside

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on the outside

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 122,622 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/50R19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Both rear tyres worn on the inside

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on the outside

Nearside Non obligatory mirror insecure

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 111,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 96,208 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 92,502 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 30 Jun 2014 86,660 miles

n/s rear + n/s front tyres near limit

Fail 30 Jun 2014 86,660 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s rear + n/s front tyres near limit

Pass 30 Jul 2013 75,863 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 71,515 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 58,113 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 49,681 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 49,676 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 41,789 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 41,778 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 33,942 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 29,727 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 22,966 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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X55 AEW is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 X55 AEW, 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 X55 AEW registered?

X55 AEW is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is X55 AEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X55 AEW shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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