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MF03 AEE

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

144,868 mi
Last recorded144,868 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 AEE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2020 144,868 miles

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2019 138,516 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 133,413 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp slightly misted, beam pattern ok

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 133,413 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp slightly misted, beam pattern ok

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 127,860 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 118,415 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Under shields/trays fitted

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 108,178 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 97,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 88,926 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 80,382 miles

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

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

all tyre treads cracking

Pass 21 Mar 2011 74,258 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 68,321 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 60,931 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2008 53,103 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 46,257 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 42,763 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 37,531 miles

rear no plate becoming unclear

small chip in windscreen

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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MF03 AEE is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 MF03 AEE, 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 MF03 AEE registered?

MF03 AEE is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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