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PC03 VJC

2003 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

117,550 mi
Last recorded117,550 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPC03 VJC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 117,550 miles

Front Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine component's in the engine bay.

Front Lower Under Tray fitted obscuring some underbody components.

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Sides Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2023 117,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine component's in the engine bay.

Front Lower Under Tray fitted obscuring some underbody components.

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Sides Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 116,590 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both hub corrsion

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers under car

Fail 1 Apr 2022 116,590 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both hub corrsion

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers under car

Pass 8 Apr 2021 114,890 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 114,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 112,967 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 111,499 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 109,156 miles

Front both front mirrors deterating

Pass 10 Jan 2017 105,743 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 105,743 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 102,570 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 99,102 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 99,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively 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.B.7)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 May 2014 99,030 miles

engine has oil leaks // rear diff has oil leaks

Fail 16 Apr 2014 99,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine oil leak // rear diff oil leak // temp gauge going into the red

Pass 23 Jan 2013 91,068 miles

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

Vehicle tested in wet conditions.

Fail 23 Jan 2013 91,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle tetsted in wet conditions.

Pass 13 Jan 2012 81,808 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 81,808 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 80,361 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 74,725 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 74,725 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 69,085 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 69,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 62,843 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 62,536 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 50,581 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 49,916 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 49,865 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail in tyre

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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PC03 VJC is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 PC03 VJC, 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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PC03 VJC is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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