MOT Status
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81,843 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 2.4 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Lens tarnished (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Body panel corroding slightly
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust heatshield loose
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass tarnishing (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
fuel cap seal perishing
handbrake performance on minimum level
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front 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))
both front brake disc back plates loose and corroded
fuel cap seal perishing
Brake performance unable to be tested leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded combination hose/pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system combination hose/pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front 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))
both front brake disc back plates loose and corroded
fuel cap seal perishing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front wearing on outer edge of tread
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
steering operation slightly heavy
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
handbrake performance near min 16% level
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
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))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material combination hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material combination hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material combination hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material combination hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded combination pipe (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside rear tyre worn on inside tread
offside rear tyre worn on inside tread
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
offside rear tyre punctured (nail in inner shoulder of tyre, requires new tyre)
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SW03 YRF is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 SW03 YRF, 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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SW03 YRF is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2003.
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