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FM03 EKC

2003 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

178,381 mi
Last recorded178,381 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 EKC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 178,381 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 175,847 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ADVISE REPLACEMENT!! (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

parking brake efficiency only just met(17%

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen damaged but does not impair drivers view of the road

Pass 12 Apr 2017 171,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ADVISE REPLACEMENT (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edges & splitting around inner sidewall(ADVISE REPLACEMENT

parking brake efficiency only just met(17%

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2016

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

parking brake efficiency only just met(17%

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2015 159,005 miles

front brake pipes rusty

front to rear brake pipes rusty

rear pads look low

Pass 1 Apr 2014 151,768 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 142,783 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 142,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 136,599 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 129,243 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 120,732 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 112,033 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 30 Apr 2009 111,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

front number plate cracked

n/s front tyre worn to 2.5mm in centre and 1mm 0n outer edge

n/s rear tyre worn to 2.5mm in centre and to 1mm on inner edge

o/s fronr tyre worn to 2.5mm-3mm in cebtre and 1mm on outer edge

Pass 1 Jul 2008 89,436 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 89,436 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2007 58,748 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 42,148 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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FM03 EKC is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FM03 EKC, 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 FM03 EKC registered?

FM03 EKC is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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