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P11 BYC

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

161,073 mi
Last recorded161,073 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP11 BYC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 161,073 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 119,433 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underside and brakes corroded from no use

Pass 9 Aug 2017 115,055 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 47,330 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 138,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Noise on front suspension componets advise strip down for further investigation required.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing to inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2014 129,560 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 119,147 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 119,147 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 115,067 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 110,613 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 110,613 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 103,081 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 103,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 100,150 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 82,369 miles

knocking noise from o/s inner steering rack joint when wheel rocked †rear brake pads look low

Pass 4 Sep 2006 65,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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P11 BYC is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P11 BYC, 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 P11 BYC registered?

P11 BYC is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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