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X6 XCX

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

76,325 mi
Last recorded76,325 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX6 XCX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2025 76,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Towards flexy hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Heavily perished. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, heavy leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 73,646 miles

Coolant leak coolant residue around bottle suspect leaking ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 1 Sep 2023 68,836 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Sep 2023 68,836 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Sep 2022 63,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 60,976 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 58,788 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 58,084 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 57,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint and offside front droplinks (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 46,988 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 41,277 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outside edge

Pass 18 Oct 2008 36,964 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 33,694 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 29,021 miles

f/o/s tyre wearing outside edge

n/s and o/s rear tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 24 Oct 2005 22,789 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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X6 XCX is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 X6 XCX, 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 X6 XCX registered?

X6 XCX is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 3 July 2003.

Is X6 XCX safe to buy?

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