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SW03HXL
2003 BMW X5
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2926cc
General Information
- Registration SW03HXL
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model X5
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2926cc
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- Expires 31 May 2027
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
20
Passes
7
Failures
74.07%
Pass Rate
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78 Total Defects Recorded
1 Jun 2026
Pass
Mileage: 166,264 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
29 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 166,263 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
20 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 157,040 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
19 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 157,040 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
21 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 152,477 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
21 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 152,477 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm, bent arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 147,966 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2024 11 Jun 202626 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 142,090 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
27 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 138,351 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 135,826 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2021 11 Jun 20263 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 131,456 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2020 11 Jun 202610 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 127,944 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2019 11 Jun 202610 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 121,150 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2018 11 Jun 202620 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 120,233 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Both rear tyres worn on inner edges
14 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 113,220 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2016 11 Jun 20269 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 105,126 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2015 11 Jun 202610 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 101,271 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
7 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 92,834 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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)
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
7 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 92,834 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
12 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 86,575 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2012 11 Jun 20266 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 78,261 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2011 11 Jun 20263 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 78,261 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
11 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 61,431 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2011 11 Jun 202610 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 61,431 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
22 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 58,213 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2009 11 Jun 202612 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 48,728 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2008 11 Jun 202612 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 42,970 MI
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SW03HXL was registered on 2003-06-11
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