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MT52 YTB

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,396 mi
Last recorded135,396 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT52 YTB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 135,396 miles

parking brake performance requirements only just met

Fail 14 Aug 2017 135,367 miles

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

parking brake performance requirements only just met

Pass 22 Jul 2016 134,502 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 134,006 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2014 134,175 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 129,988 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 129,983 miles

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

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

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 123,335 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 123,331 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2011
Pass 6 Aug 2010 105,609 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 105,609 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 105,603 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 89,743 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing thin on inner edges and n/s/f tyre wearing thin on outter edge

Fail 16 Jul 2009 89,743 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

both rear tyres wearing thin on inner edges and n/s/f tyre wearing thin on outter edge

Pass 7 Sep 2007 61,139 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)

Pass 11 May 2006 42,050 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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MT52 YTB is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MT52 YTB, 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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MT52 YTB is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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