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PA03 EVY

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

200,776 mi
Last recorded200,776 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA03 EVY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2021 200,776 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 197,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 188,968 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 180,061 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 170,708 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 170,188 miles

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 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 8 Dec 2015 157,394 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside/nearside (3.5.1g)

engine under tray fitted and component tray fitted obscuring some underside component

pressured tested brake pipes

Fail 7 Dec 2015 157,394 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Braking system leaking component tray obscuring it (3.6.A.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside/nearside (3.5.1g)

engine under tray fitted and component tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 9 Jan 2015 149,292 miles

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

both front lights flash

oil leak

parking brake efficiency only just met limit

Fail 8 Jan 2015 149,292 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front suspension 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)

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

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

both front lights flash

oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2014 141,272 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 141,272 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 132,355 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 123,896 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 116,713 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 116,711 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 111,917 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 105,179 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 102,580 miles

child seat fitted n/s/f

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2008 89,885 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

strong avice *** all 4 centre tyre tread close to legal limit

Fail 31 Mar 2008 89,883 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake pad warning light on

strong avice *** all 4 centre tyre tread close to legal limit

Pass 26 Feb 2007 72,655 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 56,645 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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PA03 EVY is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 PA03 EVY, 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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PA03 EVY is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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