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VE03 XCR

2003 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

154,500 mi
Last recorded154,500 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 XCR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 154,500 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 154,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 152,792 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre approaching wear bars

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake efficiency 16%

Fail 26 Sep 2016 152,782 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres approaching wear bars on the centre of the tread

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 146,273 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake effort 17%

Fail 21 Sep 2015 146,268 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake effort 17%

Fail 7 Sep 2015 146,190 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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Fail 14 Aug 2015 145,799 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 Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 134,851 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 134,436 miles

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

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

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

nearside front antiroll bar drop link gaiter split

Pass 15 Jul 2013 124,315 miles

Both front cv gaitors perished

Brake pad warning light on

Cut to nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

Front pads getting low

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear pads getting low

Pass 24 Jul 2012 114,669 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 104,530 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 97,537 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 80,871 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 64,228 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 64,209 miles

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

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

o/s/r outer pad low

Pass 22 Dec 2006 48,403 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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VE03 XCR is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VE03 XCR, 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 VE03 XCR registered?

VE03 XCR is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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