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BK03 DUB

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

122,082 mi
Last recorded122,082 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 DUB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 122,082 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both sides (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear of 2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Outer drivers door handle broken

Fail 19 Oct 2021 122,082 miles

Offside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both sides (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear of 2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Outer drivers door handle broken

Pass 19 Oct 2020 118,769 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 118,769 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 115,870 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 115,661 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 111,319 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 111,292 miles

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 104,389 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 104,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Side repeater incorrect colour 2 x (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working 2 x (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2 x front (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 102,800 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 102,793 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber mounting resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement all rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear lower wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 96,119 miles

OIL LEAK

WATER LEAK

Fail 7 Sep 2015 96,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OIL LEAK

WATER LEAK

Pass 11 Aug 2014 86,363 miles

both rear tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

steering / suspension has slight play

Pass 16 Aug 2013 84,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 81,353 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 81,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 77,144 miles

nearside washer jet weak

nearside wiper blade poor

offside mirror loose

Fail 1 Sep 2011 77,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside washer jet weak

nearside wiper blade poor

offside mirror loose

offside rear tyre nearly on wear bars and badly worn inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2010 67,893 miles

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

front tyres getting low

knock from steering suspect rack

Pass 24 Mar 2009 56,750 miles

engine oil leak

front tyres 2-3mm

nearside front tyre wall scraped

Fail 24 Mar 2009 56,750 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine oil leak

front tyres 2-3mm

nearside front tyre wall scraped

Pass 19 Mar 2008 52,197 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 52,181 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2007 40,534 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 30,438 miles

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

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

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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BK03 DUB is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 BK03 DUB, 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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BK03 DUB is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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