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2003 BMW X5
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- Registration DF03OSY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model X5
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2926cc
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- Expired 14 Aug 2025
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 134,347 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 130,955 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear damper unit showing signs of deterioration
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 130,953 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated bonnet does not open (3.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front swinging arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front swinging arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c)) Repair immediately
25 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 126,869 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
- brake pedal spongy
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
21 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 126,869 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pedal spongy
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
19 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 122,227 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2017 19 Jun 202615 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 122,227 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
3 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 118,405 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
3 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 118,405 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
24 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 118,405 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
11 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 114,003 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
6 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 109,743 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
12 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 104,770 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 104,770 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 97,336 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2012 19 Jun 202620 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 89,874 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 89,874 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
13 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 83,789 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
21 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 76,682 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2009 19 Jun 202618 Jul 2008
Fail
Mileage: 76,630 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
23 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 69,978 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2008 19 Jun 202628 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 54,677 MI
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DF03OSY was registered on 2003-03-28
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