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ML03 GAU

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

179,103 mi
Last recorded179,103 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 GAU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 179,103 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Covers fitted along underside of vehicle

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 165,100 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes heavily coverd in copper greese (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 165,063 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire all underside of vehicle is dripping with fuel (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes heavily coverd in copper greese (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 160,380 miles

Front engine oil leak ?

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking in folds (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear bald on inner edge

Rear tyres fouling body when jacked up

Fail 6 Jun 2018 160,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front engine oil leak ?

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking in folds (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear tyres fouling body when jacked up

Pass 7 Jun 2017 154,674 miles

Oil leak rear diff ()

covers fitted obscuring testers view

Fail 7 Jun 2017 154,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to cords on outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front both front tyres cracking

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

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

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

Oil leak rear diff ()

covers fitted obscuring testers view

Pass 26 May 2016 147,891 miles

both front , front arm bushes staring to deteriorate

both rear brake pipes corroded

near side front brake pipe corroded

Fail 26 May 2016 147,891 miles

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

both front , front arm bushes staring to deteriorate

both rear brake pipes corroded

near side front brake pipe corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2015 139,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to crack inside tread

brake pipes pitted in places

rear diff looks damp on offside

various small chips & stone marks in windscreen

Pass 25 Jul 2014 132,581 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres wearing on inner tread

Fail 25 Jul 2014 132,581 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 23 Jul 2013 127,518 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner shoulder

Fail 19 Jul 2013 127,113 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner shoulder

Pass 25 Jul 2012 121,274 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 115,450 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 102,791 miles

damage to outer wall of nearside front tyre

nearside front anti roll bar link worn

offside door mirror glass poor

offside door mirror pivot worn

offside front front lower suspension arm ball joint dust boot split

offside front shock absorber damp

rear diff unit damp

tyres on rear axle are different size to tyres on front axle

windscreen damaged

Fail 12 Aug 2010 102,786 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

damage to outer wall of nearside front tyre

nearside front anti roll bar link worn

offside door mirror glass poor

offside door mirror pivot worn

offside front front lower suspension arm ball joint dust boot split

offside front shock absorber damp

rear diff unit damp

tyres on rear axle are different size to tyres on front axle

windscreen damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2009 91,794 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pipes above undertrays

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2008 78,052 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 77,613 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 62,837 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 47,446 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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ML03 GAU is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GAU, 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 GAU is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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