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RE03 YGX

2003 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 YGX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 149,722 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2017

engine management light on

Fail 6 Nov 2017

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded under rear wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective damaged on front bottom arm (1.7.2)

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

engine management light on

Pass 11 Nov 2016
Fail 8 Nov 2016

Hazard warning lamps inoperative stuck on and not flashing (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective at suspension arm (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at one cross body pipe as indicated by arrow under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x3 (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit x4 (4.1.E.1)

handbrake efficency 16%

Pass 5 Nov 2014

n/s/f tyre wearing on the outer tread

Fail 31 Oct 2014

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre wearing on the outer tread

Fail 24 Jun 2013 106,921 miles

Metal brakepipes corroded throughout

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 106,921 miles

Metal brakepipes corroded throughout

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 103,057 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag light staying on

Pass 21 Apr 2011 96,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010
Pass 6 Apr 2009 92,050 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 61,702 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 52,309 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 52,309 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2006 44,937 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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RE03 YGX is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RE03 YGX, 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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RE03 YGX is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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