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S444 YAA

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,982 mi
Last recorded179,982 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS444 YAA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 179,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 179,978 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 179,974 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 175,610 miles

advise parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 27 Sep 2019 175,589 miles

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

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

advise parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 25 Sep 2018 171,039 miles

nearside front macpherson strut slight movement at upper attachment

nearside front power steering component seeping

nearside rear upper [front to rear] brake pipe corrosion

offside front brake pipe corrosion

oil leak

where brake pipes hidden behind under-trays, not inspected

Fail 19 Sep 2018 170,935 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, several places (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

brake pad wear indicator lamp illuminated

nearside front macpherson strut slight movement at upper attachment

nearside front power steering component seeping

nearside rear position lamp [1of2] lamps not working

nearside rear upper [front to rear] brake pipe corrosion

offside front brake pipe corrosion

oil leak

where brake pipes hidden behind under-trays, not inspected

Pass 14 Sep 2017 166,982 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside rear and offside rear outer brake pipes have corrosion

nearside rear and offside rear upper brake pipes have corrosion

where brake pipes hidden behind under-trays, not inspected

Fail 12 Sep 2017 166,977 miles

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside rear and offside rear outer brake pipes have corrosion

nearside rear and offside rear upper brake pipes have corrosion

where brake pipes hidden behind under-trays, not inspected

Fail 8 Aug 2017 166,614 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid recheck wipers at retest (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside rear and offside rear outer brake pipes have corrosion

nearside rear and offside rear upper brake pipes have corrosion [front to rear]

where brake pipes hidden behind under-trays, not inspected

Pass 17 Aug 2016 162,404 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 158,148 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 151,586 miles

dif oil leak

hand brake travel high

Pass 13 Aug 2013 141,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dif oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2012 129,571 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Jul 2012 129,571 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2011 119,156 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 104,787 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 91,772 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 91,772 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 77,942 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 77,942 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 54,632 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 34,691 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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S444 YAA is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 S444 YAA, 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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S444 YAA is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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