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C17 ALC

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

114,245 mi
Last recorded114,245 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 ALC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 114,245 miles

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

n/s wiper blade split

Fail 22 Nov 2014 114,245 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 8 Oct 2013 109,545 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres bald on inner edges & wearing close to limit

n/s/f tyre in poor cond,cuts on outer wall .bald & perished on both edges NEW TYRE REQ. SOON

Fail 8 Oct 2013 109,545 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

both rear tyres bald on inner edges & wearing close to limit

o/s/f tyre in poor cond ,cuts on outer wall bald & perished on both edges NEW TYRE REQ, SOON

Pass 4 Oct 2012 105,328 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)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 105,323 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 99,719 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

can't check sills fully kit fitted

engine and underbody covers fitted

front brake disc's worn and pitted

rear brake disc's worn scored and pitted

Fail 15 Sep 2011 99,645 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

can't check sills fully kit fitted

engine and underbody covers fitted

front brake disc's worn and pitted

off side rear tyre perished cut and has run flat marks

rear brake disc's worn scored and pitted

Pass 19 Aug 2010 92,725 miles

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

o/s/f tyre pressure low

rear number plate deteriorating

slight bind on o/s/f wheel

Fail 8 Jul 2010 92,674 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 85,228 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 85,191 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

rear registration plate deteriating

Pass 15 May 2008 76,357 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 76,307 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 67,137 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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C17 ALC is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 C17 ALC, 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 C17 ALC registered?

C17 ALC is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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The MOT history for C17 ALC shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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