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FM03 EKE

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

138,902 mi
Last recorded138,902 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 EKE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 138,902 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear boot repaired with external cable which enables to open

Fail 23 Mar 2021

Rear Entrance/exit door defective in operation (9.1.1 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing 4x (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Front Position lamp missing x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 134,312 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 134,312 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 123,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 115,068 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 115,065 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 101,199 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outer (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f outer tyre wall has slight damage and cuts (not to cord)

slight play in steering and suspension

Fail 2 Jun 2016 101,194 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/r inner wall has cuts and damage to cord (4.1.D.1a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outer (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f outer tyre wall has slight damage and cuts (not to cord)

slight play in steering and suspension

Pass 11 May 2015 89,222 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 84,043 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a cut but not down to cord/ply.

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 50,552 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 May 2013 80,550 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 72,015 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 72,013 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 66,749 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 61,241 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 61,241 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 54,038 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has a ridge worn into the inside sidewall

Pass 6 Jun 2007 46,085 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 43,766 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 43,766 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 28,113 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 EKE is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 FM03 EKE, 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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FM03 EKE is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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