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129,996 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front metal brake pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Covers/Undertrays are fitted
Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine coolant leak from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel cap seal is cracking
Nearside front lower fog light does not work
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Both sides mirror glasses are deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside front seat belt is slow to retract
Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak(s) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Park brake performance is low (16%) and squeals
Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both sides rear lenses are faded (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides rear upper (front) suspension arm ball joint dust covers (recommend replace) (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Multiple rear suspension arm bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged Nearside rear tyre inner and outer walls have a groove worn into them (recommend replace) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle heater does not work and windscreen does not demist.
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides front (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp lens seriously defective Both sides front headlight lenses are deteriorated effecting dip beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Nearside front lower (rear) suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front metal brake pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Covers/Undertrays are fitted
Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine coolant leak from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel cap seal is cracking
Nearside front lower fog light does not work
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Both sides mirror glasses are deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside front seat belt is slow to retract
Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak(s) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Park brake performance is low (16%) and squeals
Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both sides rear lenses are faded (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides rear upper (front) suspension arm ball joint dust covers (recommend replace) (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Multiple rear suspension arm bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged Nearside rear tyre inner and outer walls have a groove worn into them (recommend replace) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle heater does not work and windscreen does not demist.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
parking brake only just met required efficiency recommend further investigation
Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/50r19 107v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front cracked in tread
Offside Front cracked in tread
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Outer 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 cracked in tread
Offside Front cracked in tread
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front tyres cracking in tread (strong advice)
parking brake just met limit
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced and offside (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect and nearside (1.8.A.1b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front tyres cracking in tread (strong advice)
parking brake just met limit
Rear tyres worn on inside
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear tyres worn on inside
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all 4 tyres cracking in tread (inner edges)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
both front tyres tread showing signs of damage
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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NIL 1581 is a 2003 BMW X5 in Gold with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 NIL 1581, 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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NIL 1581 is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2003.
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