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DL03 YLD

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

137,543 mi
Last recorded137,543 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 YLD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 137,543 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 137,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached YELLOW CHALKED (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 135,248 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 132,748 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 129,097 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 124,334 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 120,474 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 115,429 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 115,199 miles

Electrical wiring insecure under body (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high non standard headlamp (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 104,359 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint as marked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake binding

offside rear lower wishbone pin worn as marked

Pass 30 Apr 2015 94,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge REPLACE SOON

Pass 14 Jun 2014 91,012 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 May 2014 90,980 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

front pads have 35% remaining

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 83,264 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 83,264 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 74,404 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 Sep 2011 74,356 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Nov 2010 64,059 miles

front tyres a bit worn

Fail 2 Nov 2010 64,059 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front tyres a bit worn

Fail 30 Oct 2010 63,763 miles

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

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

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

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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DL03 YLD is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DL03 YLD, 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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DL03 YLD is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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