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DF03 PSY

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,183 mi
Last recorded134,183 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 PSY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 134,183 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 131,986 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 131,986 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 126,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 126,863 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 120,434 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 120,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken won't stay in upright postion (3.1.5)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 115,329 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 115,292 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 109,099 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jun 2014 109,050 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 102,097 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 102,078 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 94,935 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f mirror discoloured

Fail 21 Jun 2012 94,922 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f mirror discoloured

Pass 15 Jun 2011 87,525 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 78,158 miles

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

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

front disc slight worn

Pass 8 Jun 2009 69,793 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 59,820 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 51,672 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 43,221 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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DF03 PSY is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,966cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PSY, 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 DF03 PSY registered?

DF03 PSY is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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