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AP03 YZJ

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 YZJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Mar 2024

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 121,151 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 119,610 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDE, front to rears corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 24 Nov 2020 118,159 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 114,673 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 106,094 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2017 104,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 101,439 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 97,826 miles
Pass 26 May 2014 94,028 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 87,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 80,006 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 80,004 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)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 69,288 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 66,839 miles

NSR + OSR subframe bushes slight play (front)

Fail 1 May 2010 66,728 miles

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

NSR + OSR subframe bushes slight play (front)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2009
Fail 28 Apr 2009

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 53,708 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 43,788 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 32,956 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 YZJ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YZJ, 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 YZJ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 7 June 2003.

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