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VF03 HXK

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,120 mi
Last recorded145,120 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 HXK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 145,120 miles

Front Oil leak from engine very badly ()

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

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 144,319 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Rear tire inner edges seriously worn, but no ply or cords visible

coolant leak

Pass 12 Oct 2015 142,811 miles

Both rear Tyre's wearing inner edges

child seat fitted unable to check rear seat belt

under-tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Fail 3 Oct 2015 142,782 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid unable to check wiper blades (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both rear Tyre's wearing inner edges

child seat fitted unable to check rear seat belt

under-tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 23 Aug 2014 170,758 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2014 170,756 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2013 137,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Sep 2013 137,092 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 134,747 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 131,791 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 118,211 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 118,202 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 105,998 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 105,731 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 94,537 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 81,490 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 7 Jul 2006 66,529 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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VF03 HXK is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VF03 HXK, 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 VF03 HXK registered?

VF03 HXK is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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