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PK03 FVV

2003 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 FVV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021
Fail 23 Jun 2021

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear between flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

osr suspension arm

play in os suspension

Pass 9 Sep 2015
Fail 9 Sep 2015

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 78,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2014 78,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2013 71,953 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 71,953 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 66,669 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 57,316 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 57,316 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2010 54,032 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 54,032 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)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 60,210 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 60,210 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 45,874 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 43,127 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 40,140 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 31,054 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 31,054 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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PK03 FVV is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 PK03 FVV, 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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PK03 FVV is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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