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EG03 XYZ

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,502 mi
Last recorded152,502 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 XYZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2020 152,502 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 145,605 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 137,793 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 137,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 129,844 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 122,728 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 116,086 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 104,805 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 104,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 96,138 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 84,451 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Front tyres wearing low on outside edges

N/S/R tyre sidewall worn

Pass 7 Jan 2011 75,128 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 64,763 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 64,758 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 55,582 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 55,580 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 48,085 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 37,475 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 35,263 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 35,216 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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EG03 XYZ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EG03 XYZ, 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 EG03 XYZ registered?

EG03 XYZ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 26 July 2003.

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