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HD03 YLM

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,347 mi
Last recorded170,347 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 YLM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 170,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 163,012 miles

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

park brake has little reaerve travel

Fail 31 Oct 2020 163,012 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

park brake has little reaerve travel

Pass 25 Oct 2019 155,493 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 145,045 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Please note parking brake performance only just meets pass criteria at 19% Advise system is inspected as soon as possible.

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 142,299 miles

Front brake pads appear low

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

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

Nearside slight play in steering rack

Rear subframe bushes worn

Pass 21 Oct 2016 140,835 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit 2mm

Nearside washer blocked

play in nearside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 23 Sep 2015 136,854 miles

play in nearside steering rack

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 23 Sep 2015 136,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

play in nearside steering rack

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 16 Sep 2014 132,404 miles

sight play in nearside steering rack

thud noise when taking up drive

Fail 9 Sep 2014 132,309 miles

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

sight play in nearside steering rack

thud noise when taking up drive

Pass 12 Sep 2013 126,868 miles

corrosion and swelling to front metal brake pipes started

offside and nearside steering rack gaiters imploding and starting to split,slight oil leak from offside also.

slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 15 Sep 2012 118,944 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 109,642 miles

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

Slight play in front suspension arm bushes

Pass 3 Sep 2010 96,611 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 96,611 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 96,572 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil level low

Pass 10 Sep 2009 80,421 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 80,421 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 80,406 miles

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

Advise:nail in o/s/r tyre &inner edge worn

Advise:slight play in rear subframe bushes

Pass 17 Sep 2008 66,118 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 66,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 52,185 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 36,411 miles

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

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 YLM is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YLM, 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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HD03 YLM is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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