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FL03 CYT

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,578 mi
Last recorded138,578 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 CYT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 138,578 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Nov 2018 135,451 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 135,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 129,869 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES

Fail 22 Nov 2017 129,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES

Pass 24 Nov 2016

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Front tyres wear on outer edges

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipes greased/covered

covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 24 Nov 2016

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Front tyres wear on outer edges

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipes greased/covered

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Nov 2015 113,539 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Nov 2015 113,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearward (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyres wear inner edges and stepped

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Oct 2014 105,593 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight play + splitting/cracking n/s o/s front suspension lower arm inner stab bushes

Fail 28 Oct 2014 105,593 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

engine diag light on

engine oil level low

long travel handbrake

slight play + splitting/cracking n/s o/s front suspension lower arm inner stab bushes

Pass 1 Nov 2013 95,287 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play/splitting n/s o/s front suspension lower arm inner stab bushes

Fail 30 Oct 2013 95,287 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play/splitting n/s o/s front suspension lower arm inner stab bushes

Pass 25 Oct 2012 87,011 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

fuel cap seal cracking slightly

washer jets partially blocked

Pass 28 Oct 2011 80,891 miles

slight delamination rear number plate

slight play/splitting n/s o/s front suspension arm inner stablizer bushes

Fail 27 Oct 2011 80,891 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil level low

rear tail gate intermittenly dosn't secure

slight delamination rear number plate

slight play/splitting n/s o/s front suspension arm inner stablizer bushes

Fail 21 Oct 2010 72,066 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine drive belt slightly splitting/cracking

n/s o/s front + rear tyre sidewalls splitting/cracking

n/s o/s front suspension arm inner stab bushes splitting/cracking

rear number plate slightly delaminating

Pass 21 Oct 2010 72,066 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine drive belt slightly splitting/cracking

n/s o/s front + rear tyre sidewalls splitting/cracking

n/s o/s front suspension arm inner stab bushes splitting/cracking

rear number plate slightly delaminating

Pass 3 Nov 2009 63,907 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 63,907 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)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front seat belts slow to retract

rear number plate de-laminating

Pass 24 May 2006 50,405 miles

front brake discs becoming worn

front pads approximately 80% worn

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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FL03 CYT is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol 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 FL03 CYT, 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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FL03 CYT is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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