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SK03 GYF

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

166,075 mi
Last recorded166,075 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 GYF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 166,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 166,075 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn yellow chalk marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 155,873 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 152,485 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 145,143 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 145,143 miles

Wheel stud(s) missing 2x Front , 2x Rear (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 132,325 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Feb 2016 132,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush 4 bushes (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush front (2.5.B.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush 4 bushes (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside front passenger window tinted

offside front driver window tinted

Pass 16 Feb 2015 119,541 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 12 Feb 2015 119,538 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2014 112,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front windows excessively tinted.

Fail 7 Feb 2014 112,389 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front windows excessively tinted.

Pass 8 Feb 2013 107,780 miles

both front windows excessively tinted

Fail 31 Jan 2013 107,778 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

both front windows excessively tinted

Pass 13 Jan 2012 87,635 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2011 76,552 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 66,388 miles
Pass 25 May 2009 60,207 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2008 48,798 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 48,363 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 37,253 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 30,074 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 GYF is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GYF, 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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SK03 GYF is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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