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AY03 NWN

2003 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,375 mi
Last recorded106,375 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 NWN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 106,375 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 106,375 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 98,874 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 98,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 93,265 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 87,482 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Jul 2017 87,413 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jul 2016 81,394 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 72,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2015 72,321 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2014 68,535 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 62,416 miles

N/S/F TYRE CRACKING

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

O/S/F TYRE CRACKING

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 62,366 miles

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

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

N/S/F TYRE CRACKING

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

O/S/F TYRE CRACKING

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 55,754 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 43,358 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 43,358 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 41,969 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 41,969 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 138,345 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 138,345 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 32,608 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 32,608 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2007
Pass 2 Aug 2006 21,175 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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AY03 NWN is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AY03 NWN, 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 AY03 NWN registered?

AY03 NWN is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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