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MP03 ECY

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,676 mi
Last recorded115,676 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP03 ECY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 115,676 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Going to both rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 112,199 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Going To both rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 104,035 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 104,033 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 100,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 96,000 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 95,546 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 89,627 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 73,740 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 73,735 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 May 2008 62,862 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 55,031 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 42,092 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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MP03 ECY is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MP03 ECY, 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 MP03 ECY registered?

MP03 ECY is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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The MOT history for MP03 ECY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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