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EO03 FVZ

2003 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 FVZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2016

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 172,234 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 170,256 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2014 170,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013

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

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

slight miss fire

Pass 17 Feb 2012 164,678 miles

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 164,668 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 149,925 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 135,299 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 116,658 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 116,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear axle carrier bushes deteriorated resulting in excessive movement

Pass 12 Nov 2007 88,869 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 59,020 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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EO03 FVZ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FVZ, 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 FVZ registered?

EO03 FVZ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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