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M13 FAC

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,538 mi
Last recorded126,538 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM13 FAC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 126,538 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 117,232 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 113,346 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 113,346 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working BOTH (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 99,315 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 99,313 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 86,090 miles

ADVICE NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE BOTH SIDE EDGES STARTED TO WEAR.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 74,416 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 66,574 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 54,190 miles

advice both rear tyres wearing from inner edges

advice offside front tyre wearing from outer edges

Fail 4 Jun 2010 34,661 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 34,661 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 26,748 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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M13 FAC is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M13 FAC, 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 M13 FAC registered?

M13 FAC is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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The MOT history for M13 FAC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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