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CV52 YBL

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

89,246 mi
Last recorded89,246 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 YBL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 89,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tie rod bolt not fully tight though not insecure

Fail 7 Feb 2017 89,239 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tie rod bolt not fully tight though not insecure

Pass 11 Jan 2016 80,809 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 80,806 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 70,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jan 2014 57,400 miles

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

slight play o/s/f anti roll bar link arm.

Fail 21 Jan 2014 57,400 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight play o/s/f anti roll bar link arm.

Pass 6 Feb 2013 53,848 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 53,848 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 50,222 miles

n/s/f metal brake pipe corrodid, grease has been applied.

Fail 19 Jan 2012 49,901 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f metal brake pipe corrodid, grease has been applied.

Pass 7 Feb 2011 45,599 miles

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

front brake discs worn.

slight play in nearside and offside front steering arms.

Fail 3 Feb 2011 45,599 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn.

slight play in nearside and offside front steering arms.

Pass 1 Feb 2010 38,879 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 38,879 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 32,771 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 26,833 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 22,681 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 18,360 miles

Nearside 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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CV52 YBL is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CV52 YBL, 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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CV52 YBL is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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