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HD03 BYL

2003 BMW X5

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

114,244 mi
Last recorded114,244 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 BYL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 114,244 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 114,225 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 110,751 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 107,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 29 Aug 2017 107,150 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 28 Jul 2016 102,039 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Offside and nearside front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre worn LOW inner edge 285/45/19

Pass 13 Aug 2015 96,987 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 96,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 285/45/19 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Both front tyres wearing LOW edges 255/50/19

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 91,133 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low on the inner edge

Fail 15 Jul 2014 91,133 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn low on the inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2013 85,623 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake effort slightly low.

Pass 9 Aug 2012 78,743 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 78,707 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 73,113 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 73,108 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight binding on o/s/f brake

Pass 13 Jan 2011 67,089 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 67,089 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 65,833 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 56,581 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 54,070 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 54,070 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 46,553 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 37,027 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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HD03 BYL is a 2003 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol 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 HD03 BYL, 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 HD03 BYL registered?

HD03 BYL is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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