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Y60 BBX

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

152,357 mi
Last recorded152,357 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY60 BBX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 152,357 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside/Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside/Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 145,993 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 138,660 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 131,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 123,306 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 116,581 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 110,104 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 18 Jul 2019 104,166 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 96,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 87,962 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 87,956 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 83,426 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side inner edge (4.1.E.1)

time of test engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2015 82,647 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 82,645 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front nearside & offside tyres wearing slightly on outer shoulders.

Pass 30 Oct 2013 81,549 miles

Nearside Outer Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 79,740 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 77,181 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 77,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 73,482 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 73,482 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads wearing

Pass 24 Nov 2009 68,654 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 68,633 miles

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

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

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 62,995 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 48,928 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 41,737 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 41,737 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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Y60 BBX is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y60 BBX, 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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Y60 BBX is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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