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MIG 3222

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,227 mi
Last recorded144,227 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIG 3222
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 144,227 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

under body protection fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2018 144,227 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

under body protection fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2016 138,425 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 132,495 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 129,868 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 129,863 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 124,829 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 124,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 116,424 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 116,293 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 108,484 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 108,475 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 101,419 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 74,714 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 63,714 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 63,711 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2006 51,787 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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MIG 3222 is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MIG 3222, 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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MIG 3222 is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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