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T27 ABK

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

167,255 mi
Last recorded167,255 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT27 ABK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2022 167,255 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner both sides rear tyres wearing inner edge and getting low to nearing 2mm and slight pershing cracks

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 18 Mar 2021 149,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear (tyre worn inner)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear (tyre worn inner)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 149,131 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear (tyre worn inner)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear (tyre worn inner)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 132,779 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 132,778 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 125,835 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 124,467 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 123,282 miles

black plastic applied to front and rear lamps

bonnet does not latch

front headlamp leveling sensor repaired with cable ties

n/s mirror very loose

n/s/f lower tie bar bush split/poor condition

n/s/f seat belt very slow to return

parking brake just sufficient

Fail 18 Jan 2017 123,282 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

black plastic applied to front and rear lamps

bonnet does not latch

front headlamp leveling sensor repaired with cable ties

n/s mirror very loose

n/s/f lower tie bar bush split/poor condition

n/s/f seat belt very slow to return

parking brake just sufficient

Pass 15 Feb 2016 120,583 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

bonnet safety catch siezed

fuel cap sealing ring perishing

Fail 15 Feb 2016 120,583 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

bonnet safety catch siezed

fuel cap sealing ring perishing

Pass 3 Jun 2015 115,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 110,832 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 107,431 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 103,878 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 103,876 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 96,060 miles

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

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

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

uneven wear to both rear tyres

Pass 16 Apr 2010 88,867 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 81,431 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2009 81,431 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 68,662 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 19 Apr 2007 55,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 40,335 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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T27 ABK is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 T27 ABK, 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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T27 ABK is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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