MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,678 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s change asap (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres wearing inner edge
Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear Brake disc(s) have slight surface corrosion
offside rear Brake disc(s) have slight surface corrosion
shield fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection of steering, suspension, fuel and braking systems
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
nearside rear Brake disc(s) have slight surface corrosion
offside rear Brake disc(s) have slight surface corrosion
shield fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection of steering, suspension, fuel and braking systems
How Reliable is the BMW X5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VA52 NLT is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
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 VA52 NLT, 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 VA52 NLT registered?
VA52 NLT is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 15 January 2003.
Is VA52 NLT safe to buy?
The MOT history for VA52 NLT shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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