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AC03 CWR

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

131,977 mi
Last recorded131,977 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 CWR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 131,977 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 131,977 miles

Brake hose damaged and likely to fail nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 127,109 miles

Engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection of certain components

Fail 18 Dec 2017 127,094 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection of certain components

Pass 22 Mar 2017 120,263 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

Engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection of certain components

Hand brake has little reserve travel left

Fail 21 Mar 2017 120,211 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

Engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection of certain components

Hand brake has little reserve travel left

Pass 21 Mar 2016 115,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 115,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 112,037 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 107,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 May 2013 103,201 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 96,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

hand brake performance only just meets the requirement

Fail 23 Jul 2012 96,267 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 13 Sep 2011 87,900 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2010 85,451 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009
Pass 9 Jul 2008 68,791 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 68,708 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 75,500 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/f headlamp discharge bulb weak on first start up

Pass 12 Apr 2007 61,970 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 42,622 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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AC03 CWR is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AC03 CWR, 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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AC03 CWR is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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