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VK03 JHY

2003 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

165,736 mi
Last recorded165,736 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 JHY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 165,736 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 158,631 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 158,222 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 154,635 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 151,762 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 144,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre wearing on the inside edge

Pass 1 Sep 2016 132,062 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 119,744 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 110,822 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 96,492 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 84,158 miles

Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 79,564 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 71,510 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 71,508 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 61,858 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 49,221 miles

front tyres wearinr on inner edges

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Nov 2006 39,223 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 37,479 miles

Park brake effort low

Fail 26 Jun 2006 37,417 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Park brake effort low

Pass 29 Jun 2005 30,755 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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VK03 JHY is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VK03 JHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK03 JHY registered?

VK03 JHY is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 18 April 2003.

Is VK03 JHY safe to buy?

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