MOT Status
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161,748 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES WORN LOW ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cords not yet exposed (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cords not yet exposed. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split-hole (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cords not yet exposed (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cords not yet exposed. (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror loose ()
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Both front headlamp plastic lenses are deteriorated and have slightly reduced light output
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside front seat belt webbing is slightly frayed
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside front and offside front, lower front hub ball joints (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres less than 3mm and worn smooth on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both front headlamp plastic lenses are deteriorated and have slightly reduced light output
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside front seat belt webbing is slightly frayed
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside front and offside front, lower front hub ball joints (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres less than 3mm and worn smooth on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear tyre balding on inner edge
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
in my view, handbrake needs some adjustment
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Engine oil near min
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Engine oil near min
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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P16 PWM is a 2003 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 P16 PWM, 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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P16 PWM is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2003.
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