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XM51 CHR

2003 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,772 mi
Last recorded156,772 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXM51 CHR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 156,772 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 156,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 150,203 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 150,203 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 140,201 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 130,620 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 118,441 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 118,440 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 105,524 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 102,794 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 98,773 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 94,340 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 94,335 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 1 Aug 2008 88,422 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 88,391 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 81,118 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 63,980 miles

offside rear tyre has a nail in it

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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XM51 CHR is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XM51 CHR, 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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XM51 CHR is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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