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PF52 YCG

2003 BMW X5

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,121 mi
Last recorded120,121 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF52 YCG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 120,121 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.5.C.1a)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

service brake and parking brake just meet requirements

Pass 30 Oct 2015 113,979 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside (front bushes) (2.4.G.2)

nearside front drive cv joint is worn

parking brake just meet requirements signs of adjustment of repairs

Fail 30 Oct 2015 113,979 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside (front bushes) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front drive cv joint is worn

parking brake just meet requirements signs of adjustment of repairs

Pass 28 Nov 2014 111,472 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 111,472 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 110,187 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 110,187 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 108,941 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 108,938 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 105,510 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 100,556 miles

both rear tyres feathered on inner edges

Pass 20 Nov 2009 94,710 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 87,208 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 87,207 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 82,216 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 81,572 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

parking brake only just met required efficiency

Fail 22 Aug 2007 81,572 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 52,711 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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PF52 YCG is a 2003 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PF52 YCG, 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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PF52 YCG is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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