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ML03 COH

2003 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,745 mi
Last recorded114,745 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 COH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 114,745 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 114,739 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 114,663 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure outer boot outer clip (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear park brake lower than offside

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over subframe (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

plastic guards all underneath not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Feb 2017 110,264 miles

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

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 1 Feb 2017 110,264 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe in between hoses near caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded accross axle (3.6.B.2c)

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 3 Feb 2016 106,161 miles

Offside Rear tyre no tread on inside

Fail 1 Feb 2016 106,159 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre no tread on inside

Pass 6 Feb 2015 101,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn uneven on inside

Fail 2 Feb 2015 101,639 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn uneven on inside

Pass 4 Feb 2014 97,625 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 92,130 miles

air bag light on

nearside rear tyre worn on inside

Pass 14 Feb 2012 7,116 miles

air bag light on

Fail 13 Feb 2012 7,116 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

air bag light on

Pass 25 Feb 2011 79,098 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010

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

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

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

no mileage on speedo

Pass 9 Mar 2009
Pass 12 Mar 2008 53,013 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 53,013 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 43,933 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 32,730 miles

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

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

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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ML03 COH is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ML03 COH, 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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ML03 COH is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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