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X5 SHT

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,722 mi
Last recorded175,722 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 SHT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 175,722 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 169,443 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 165,252 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 165,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 159,065 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid pipe situated between the two flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm of the two upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease from a pin sized hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive weeping from the cam cover gaskets (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 152,745 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 145,928 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 139,419 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 139,417 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 128,306 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 121,418 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 121,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 114,148 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2016 110,341 miles

rear seat belts not checked because child seat fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2015 109,251 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 109,249 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 107,193 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 107,191 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 104,930 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 104,929 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 May 2012 98,576 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 98,572 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 93,332 miles

both front wiper blades smear slightly

Pass 4 Mar 2010 75,741 miles

Nearside Front 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 wearing on inside edge

Pass 13 May 2009 62,474 miles

Both rear tyres worn on the inside edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 33,504 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 32,743 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 21,332 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 SHT is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SHT, 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 SHT registered?

X5 SHT is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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