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EK03 VFE

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

77,942 mi
Last recorded77,942 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 VFE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 77,942 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 77,942 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bent arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn offside and neasrside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 73,335 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 66,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to approx. 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 59,299 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 55,244 miles

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

full under covers fitted and engine cover

under vehicle dirty

Fail 16 Nov 2017 55,244 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

brake pipes coated in grease

full under covers fitted and engine cover

under vehicle dirty

Pass 4 Oct 2016 52,745 miles

advise brake pipes greased at ends front & rear

advise engine bay covers & under trays/covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 4 Oct 2016 52,745 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

advise brake pipes greased at ends front & rear

advise engine bay covers & under trays/covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 7 Oct 2015 49,228 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2014 47,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 45,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 43,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2011 40,823 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 39,023 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 37,396 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 35,178 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 32,212 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 22,343 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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EK03 VFE is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EK03 VFE, 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 EK03 VFE registered?

EK03 VFE is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for EK03 VFE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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