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786 OY

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

99,362 mi
Last recorded99,362 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration786 OY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 99,362 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 99,362 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 98,670 miles

both door mirrors slightly loose

oil level low

rear subframe bushes have splits in bushes no excessive movement

washers have low performance

Fail 27 Aug 2024 98,670 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

both door mirrors slightly loose

oil level low

rear subframe bushes have splits in bushes no excessive movement

washers have low performance

Pass 21 Aug 2023 97,524 miles

both door mirrors slightly loose

Pass 1 Sep 2022 96,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlight aim weak pattern

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 96,407 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 95,208 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 94,149 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOOT SPLIT AND LEAKING (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 94,149 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively renewed 1 blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOOT SPLIT AND LEAKING (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2019

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2018
Pass 5 Aug 2017
Fail 3 Aug 2017

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON (3.6.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 88,240 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view MIRROR GLASS NEEDS RENEWING. NOW! (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 LAMP NOT WORKING (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 20 Jul 2016

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view MIRROR GLASS NEEDS RENEWING. NOW! (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 LAMP NOT WORKING (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 85,100 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 85,100 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 84,724 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 84,724 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 83,532 miles

Rear 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 Aug 2012 82,401 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 81,101 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 81,096 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 80,141 miles

both rear tyres have been repaired on outer walls

offside rear tyre has a nail in tread

rear diff wet in oil around drain plug

Pass 21 Feb 2009 78,564 miles

n/s/r tyre damaged repaired on outer wall.

Pass 2 Feb 2008 76,210 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 76,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 71,368 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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786 OY is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 786 OY, 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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786 OY is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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