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DF03 PFA

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

118,179 mi
Last recorded118,179 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 PFA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 118,179 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 118,170 miles

Air suspension unit fouled by moving parts likely to cause damage (2.4.D.1c)

Air suspension unit fouled by moving parts likely to cause damage (2.4.D.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 13 May 2013 117,405 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 117,405 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 113,370 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)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 107,777 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 107,777 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 101,599 miles

slight play in offside front steering rack arm

Fail 3 Nov 2009 101,595 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

slight play in offside front steering rack arm

Pass 3 Jan 2008 89,708 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 89,708 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 81,442 miles

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

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

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

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

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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DF03 PFA is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DF03 PFA, 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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DF03 PFA is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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