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X5 DSU

2003 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,977 mi
Last recorded104,977 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 DSU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 104,977 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 104,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2024 104,096 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 102,998 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 102,390 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 101,188 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 99,324 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 96,715 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 91,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 81,824 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 81,800 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 79,480 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 79,440 miles

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

Offside Front Door handle worn (still opens)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 79,440 miles

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

Offside Front Door handle worn (still opens)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 75,572 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 75,572 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 72,626 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 67,638 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 63,803 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 60,846 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 55,571 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 45,337 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 35,109 miles

o/s/front brake calipre dust cover over piston coming away from calipre recess.

Fail 9 Sep 2008 35,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/front brake calipre dust cover over piston coming away from calipre recess.

Pass 17 Sep 2007 29,224 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 23,160 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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X5 DSU is a 2003 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X5 DSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X5 DSU registered?

X5 DSU is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is X5 DSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X5 DSU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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