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DN03 VKH

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 VKH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017

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

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

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

slight smoke from exhaust

Fail 28 Jun 2017

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 13 Jun 2016

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

Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015
Fail 25 Mar 2015

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 147,554 miles

damage to n/s mirror

heavy engine oil leaks

n/s/f cv gaiter in poor condition

rear pads starting to wear low

Fail 16 Mar 2014 147,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake warning light on

child seats fitted to rear

engine oil leaks

nearside door mirror damaged

nearside outer c.v. boot in poor condition and starting to leak

road test carried out for brakes

traction control light on

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

Pass 15 Jan 2013 131,663 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 117,499 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 117,499 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 99,882 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 99,860 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 95,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

n/s/f outer tyre wall slght damaged

Pass 3 Nov 2009 77,736 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 59,674 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 59,674 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 47,541 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 41,080 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 32,028 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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DN03 VKH is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DN03 VKH, 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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DN03 VKH is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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