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X5 TBR

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

120,076 mi
Last recorded120,076 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 TBR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 120,076 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 120,053 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 119,790 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 105,639 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 105,639 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 90,483 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 90,483 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 73,888 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 73,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 60,999 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 60,997 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 43,766 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 36,130 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 TBR is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TBR, 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 TBR registered?

X5 TBR is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is X5 TBR safe to buy?

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