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X5 XCB

2003 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,478 mi
Last recorded160,478 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 XCB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 160,478 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 142,208 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 88,296 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 88,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 87,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 82,640 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 82,640 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 69,803 miles

advisory corrosion on n/s/f brake pipe

advisory n/s/r tyre getting low on tread

Fail 28 Sep 2009 69,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

advisory both front wiper blades torn

advisory corrosion on n/s/f brake pipe

advisory n/s/r tyre getting low on tread

Pass 1 Oct 2008 55,874 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 44,507 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 32,266 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 XCB is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XCB, 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 XCB registered?

X5 XCB is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 7 August 2003.

Is X5 XCB safe to buy?

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