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AP03 FNU

2003 BMW X5

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

158,949 mi
Last recorded158,949 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 FNU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 158,949 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 158,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 152,333 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 146,275 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 139,198 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 139,198 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Offside (2.4.G.2)

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

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

registration plate deteriorated Front (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 132,019 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 127,459 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 127,459 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 126,974 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall/worn on edges and perishing

offside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall/ worn on edges and perishing

parking brake only just passed brake test

Pass 20 Jul 2012 118,654 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 118,654 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 109,770 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 109,770 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 101,951 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 101,951 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 85,186 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2009 85,118 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 72,027 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 55,612 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

inner edges of rear tyres tread getting low.

Pass 26 Jun 2006 34,853 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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AP03 FNU is a 2003 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AP03 FNU, 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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AP03 FNU is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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