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BG03 UVA

2003 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,288 mi
Last recorded114,288 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 UVA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 114,288 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 114,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 108,535 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2020 108,509 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 107,058 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear outer arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 103,475 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 98,593 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 91,803 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front oil filter housing leaking oil

Fail 19 Dec 2015 91,803 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front oil filter housing leaking oil

Pass 16 Dec 2014 86,758 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 85,401 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 79,828 miles

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

offside rear tyre low on tread inside edge

slight play in steering

Pass 30 Jan 2012 74,472 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 70,838 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 66,392 miles

Advise on both front tyres close to legal limit of tread wear

Advise on slight play in o/s/f antiroll bar link

Advise on slight play in steering rack

Fail 22 Feb 2010 66,392 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Advise on both front tyres close to legal limit of tread wear

Advise on slight play in o/s/f antiroll bar link

Advise on slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Jan 2009 58,674 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 46,548 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 46,520 miles

very slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f control arm joints

Fail 14 Nov 2007 46,520 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

very slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f control arm joints

Pass 27 Oct 2006 39,427 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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BG03 UVA is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BG03 UVA, 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 BG03 UVA registered?

BG03 UVA is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is BG03 UVA safe to buy?

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