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BF03 FFH

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,721 mi
Last recorded146,721 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 FFH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 146,721 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 May 2015 146,721 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Outer 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 Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 142,824 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 142,824 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

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

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

alloy wheels in poor condition

coolant level low

dash indicates suspension self leveling fault

front number plate cracked

headlight aim on minimum

light damage to vehicle

nearside front brake wear wire broken

offside rear brake wear wire broken

signs of water loss from radiator,expansion tank and coolant pipe unions

Pass 11 Feb 2012 137,205 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 110,403 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2010 105,718 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 78,550 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 47,980 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 39,451 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 27,957 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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BF03 FFH is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BF03 FFH, 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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BF03 FFH is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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