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CN03 VRK

2003 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 VRK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2016

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside door mirror slightly damaged

nearside tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 May 2016

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside door mirror slightly damaged

nearside tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2015 107,066 miles

Nearside door mirror folding mechanism faulty

Nearside front tyre cut on outerwall but not deep to cords

Pass 29 May 2014 98,065 miles

Nearside front tyre has a cut on outerwall but not deep to cords.

Pass 9 May 2013
Pass 9 May 2012 74,193 miles

Nearside front tyre outerwall perished and cracked on treaded part of tyre.

Fail 8 May 2012 74,193 miles

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

Nearside front tyre outerwall perished and cracked on treaded part of tyre.

Pass 6 May 2011 66,229 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 66,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2010 55,913 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2010 55,913 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 47,277 miles

Baby seat fitted on nearside rear outer seat belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre and also slightly wearing from inner edge.

Offside rear tyre slightly wearing from inner edge and outerwall perished.

Pass 19 May 2008 39,717 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 39,716 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 8 May 2007 30,780 miles

engine top cover fitted.

full engine tray fitted.

Pass 8 May 2006 20,263 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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CN03 VRK is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CN03 VRK, 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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CN03 VRK is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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