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SK03 YWU

2003 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

150,087 mi
Last recorded150,087 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 YWU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 150,087 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade rubber torn slightly at end of blade.

Nearside Rear Inner lamp lens cracked.

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall of tyre slightly cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front dip beam slightly cloudy.

Offside Front position light flickering on and off slightly.

Offside Rear brake binding on slightly.

Rear parking brake just passing test.

petrol fuel cap seal slightly split on cap.

Fail 7 Dec 2021 150,083 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative adjuster rod not attached to suspension arm. (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wiper blade rubber torn slightly at end of blade.

Nearside Rear Inner lamp lens cracked.

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall of tyre slightly cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front dip beam slightly cloudy.

Offside Front position light flickering on and off slightly.

Offside Rear brake binding on slightly.

Rear parking brake just passing test.

petrol fuel cap seal slightly split on cap.

Pass 20 Nov 2020 148,840 miles

Front both headlight lenses getting discoloured and starting to reduce beam light output

Nearside Front tyre inner tread worn close to limits

Offside Front tyre has slight wear top both inner and outer treads

Fail 18 Nov 2020 148,836 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working and sometimes flashes when trying to work (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at caliper end (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both headlight lenses getting discoloured and starting to reduce beam light output

Nearside Front tyre inner tread worn close to limits

Offside Front tyre has slight wear top both inner and outer treads

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Dec 2019 147,657 miles

Front both headlight lenses getting discoloured

Fail 9 Dec 2019 147,657 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour flashing white light should be orange (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged pipe badly corroded ( on top suspension arm ) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn pin/bush badly worn rear wheel lying at a funny angle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe badly corroded ( on top of suspension arm ) (1.1.11 (c))

Front both headlight lenses getting discoloured

Pass 12 Dec 2018 146,421 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on upper suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear suspension sitting at angle no free play in any parts but lower pin bush has brown dust coming of of joint

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on upper suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 146,421 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on upper suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on upper suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 141,620 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 134,016 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Nov 2016 133,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Dec 2015 124,598 miles

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

front tyres at 3mm tread

oil leak

park brake efficiency just pass (20%)

slight bind at nearside rear brake

Pass 16 Dec 2014 119,661 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2013 113,987 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 108,963 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 108,963 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 103,400 miles

Both Rear Tyres Bald On Inner Edges

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

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

Plastic Undertrays Fitted Front To Rear Both Sides

Fail 22 Aug 2011 103,400 miles

Both Rear Tyres Bald On Inner Edges

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Plastic Undertrays Fitted Front To Rear Both Sides

Pass 17 Aug 2010 96,561 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 96,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 91,411 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 85,200 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 74,924 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside

slight movement in rear subframe bushes

Fail 11 Mar 2008 74,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both rear tyres worn on inside

slight movement in rear subframe bushes

Pass 14 Mar 2007 66,536 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 49,815 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 YWU is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YWU, 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 YWU is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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