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SK03 FLP

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,091 mi
Last recorded99,091 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 FLP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2019 99,091 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top arm (marked in yellow chalk ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe holed around antiroll bar (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front worn on both edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2018 94,134 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

grease over front brake pipes

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 24 Sep 2018 94,133 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal damaged (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative bracket broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

grease over front brake pipes

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Sep 2017 90,067 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded in parts and coated (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 85,788 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 81,114 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 81,114 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 72,466 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 65,630 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 65,604 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2012 60,606 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2011 55,050 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 55,000 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 50,570 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 46,301 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 46,301 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)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 42,645 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 38,065 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 33,523 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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SK03 FLP is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,998cc 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 SK03 FLP, 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 SK03 FLP registered?

SK03 FLP is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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