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EO03 FVU

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,399 mi
Last recorded170,399 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 FVU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 170,399 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 157,127 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 151,208 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 144,322 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 137,846 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 132,342 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 119,609 miles

1 OSR SIDE LIGHT LOOKS DULL

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

THE NSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN MORE ON THE INNER EDGE

THE OSR TYRE IS BADLY WORN ON THE INNER EDGE

Pass 21 Mar 2011 117,586 miles

DAMAGE TO NSF TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL IS NOT TO THHE CORDS

NSF SIDE LAMP STARTED TO WORK

OSF INDICATOR BULB AND OS WING REPEATER BULB COLOUR ARE POOR

OSR TYRE TREAD IS BADLY WOORN ON THE INNER EDGE AND THERE IS A SCREW IN THE TREAD

THERE IS A SCREW IN THE NSR TYRE TREAD

Fail 21 Mar 2011 117,582 miles

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

DAMAGE TO NSF TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL IS NOT TO THHE CORDS

NSF SIDE LAMP STARTED TO WORK

OSF INDICATOR BULB AND OS WING REPEATER BULB COLOUR ARE POOR

OSR TYRE TREAD IS BADLY WOORN ON THE INNER EDGE AND THERE IS A SCREW IN THE TREAD

THERE IS A SCREW IN THE NSR TYRE TREAD

Pass 8 Jan 2010 112,341 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 112,341 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 96,464 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 96,462 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

eml light on and fuel light on

offside and nearside rear tyres inner edge worn should be replaced

Pass 2 Nov 2007 84,037 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 68,366 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 68,366 miles

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

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

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

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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EO03 FVU is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EO03 FVU, 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 EO03 FVU registered?

EO03 FVU is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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