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PN03 PYB

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 PYB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024
Fail 8 Aug 2024

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2023
Pass 23 Jun 2022 214,679 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 214,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 208,611 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front & rear number plates slightly darker

Fail 21 Apr 2021 208,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn all 4 rear cup bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front & rear number plates slightly darker

Pass 5 Jul 2019 119,609 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 113,104 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 108,122 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 128,132 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015
Fail 25 Apr 2015

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 127,001 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 121,169 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 117,864 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 114,098 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 104,900 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 104,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 95,207 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 85,354 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 85,354 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 78,565 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 70,299 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 26 May 2006 69,102 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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PN03 PYB is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PN03 PYB, 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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What year was PN03 PYB registered?

PN03 PYB is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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