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SW03MTF
2003 BMW X5
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2979cc
General Information
- Registration SW03MTF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model X5
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expired 10 Jun 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16
Total Tests
11
Passes
5
Failures
68.75%
Pass Rate
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72 Total Defects Recorded
6 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 159,045 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- oil leaks
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
2 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 158,353 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- engine management lamp on
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear brake pad anti rattle clip missing
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Oil leak ()
1 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 146,857 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2017 10 Jun 20267 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 136,115 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 136,114 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 121,014 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 107,804 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
26 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 107,804 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
29 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 94,403 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 79,107 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2012Advisory 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)
17 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 70,095 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
27 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 60,222 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2010 10 Jun 202627 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 51,126 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2009 10 Jun 202627 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 51,126 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
29 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 38,748 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2008 10 Jun 20267 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 25,490 MI
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SW03MTF was registered on 2003-06-28
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