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AU03 OGM

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

154,161 mi
Last recorded154,161 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 OGM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 154,161 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 146,652 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 5 May 2015 140,919 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2015 140,917 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 137,238 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 137,237 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2013 131,877 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 127,692 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 127,692 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 121,662 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 121,662 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 111,232 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R seat

N/S/F, front most lower arm, inner bush split and has slight play

O/S/F, front most lower arm, inner bush spliting

Slight play in O/S/F inner tie rod

engine oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2010 111,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Child seat fitted to N/S/R seat

N/S/F, front most lower arm, inner bush split and has slight play

O/S/F, front most lower arm, inner bush spliting

Slight play in O/S/F inner tie rod

engine oil leak

Pass 11 May 2009 101,443 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 87,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate has small cracks.

Offside front tyre is worn slightly on inner edge.

Rear registration plate is starting to delaminate.

Slight free play in offside steering rack.

Fail 28 Apr 2008 87,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate has small cracks.

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

Offside front tyre is worn slightly on inner edge.

Rear registration plate is starting to delaminate.

Slight free play in offside steering rack.

Pass 23 Mar 2007 68,893 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 68,893 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 54,825 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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AU03 OGM is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AU03 OGM, 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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What year was AU03 OGM registered?

AU03 OGM is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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