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AK03 EYC

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,315 mi
Last recorded122,315 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 EYC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 122,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush thrust (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 122,315 miles

Nearside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush thrust (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 119,652 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 116,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2014 116,354 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 112,033 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 106,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 97,757 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 91,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 81,184 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine undertray fitted

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside preventing a full inspection of the front to rear fuel and brake lines

Fail 3 Jul 2009 81,184 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine undertray fitted

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside preventing a full inspection of the front to rear fuel and brake lines

Fail 13 Jun 2008 69,534 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2008 69,534 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2007 57,620 miles

nearside rear tyre 1.6mm on centre band of tread

Pass 7 Apr 2006 36,177 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 36,175 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2006 36,088 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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AK03 EYC is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AK03 EYC, 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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AK03 EYC is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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