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X5 TFR

2003 BMW X5

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,166 mi
Last recorded83,166 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 TFR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 83,166 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 83,165 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2018 74,348 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 72,811 miles

rear brake pipes corroded brake discs worn

Fail 10 Oct 2017 72,811 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc o/s/f (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit modified and seriously weakened o/s/r subframe bushes (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 69,887 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 67,548 miles

slight movement front suspension arms

slight movement rear subframe bushes

Pass 9 Oct 2014 67,392 miles

slight play front suspension arm

slight play rear subframe bushes

Pass 1 Nov 2013 62,295 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 62,295 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2012 48,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

brake pad wear warning light on dash

Fail 30 Oct 2012 48,875 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

brake pad wear warning light on dash

Pass 26 Oct 2011 34,769 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 27 Oct 2010 25,057 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 17,908 miles

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

Rear center seatbelt buckle trapped under seat.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 17,465 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 15,845 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 13,199 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 10,986 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 TFR is a 2003 BMW X5 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 TFR, 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 TFR registered?

X5 TFR is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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