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X5 MWF

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,548 mi
Last recorded140,548 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 MWF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 140,548 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH REARS... (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 132,822 miles

Nearside 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 10 Aug 2017 123,543 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 116,133 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 107,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 30 Jun 2014 99,921 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 98,025 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2012 92,003 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 82,754 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2009 76,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Fail 29 May 2009 76,326 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Pass 31 May 2008 62,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 53,139 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 53,138 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 MWF is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MWF, 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 X5 MWF registered?

X5 MWF is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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