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VN03 UKZ

2003 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,849 mi
Last recorded135,849 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 UKZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 135,849 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner edge very bald

oil leak engine area

Fail 2 Mar 2018 135,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre inner edge very bald

oil leak engine area

Pass 3 Mar 2017 128,737 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 127,360 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 127,360 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 123,984 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 123,984 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Offside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2014 117,273 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 112,639 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 107,402 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 107,402 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 97,262 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)

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

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

front washers poor

Pass 9 Feb 2010 89,182 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 82,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 72,093 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 63,009 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 63,009 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 44,462 miles

o/s and n/s/f and o/s/r tyres on 2mm

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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VN03 UKZ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VN03 UKZ, 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 VN03 UKZ registered?

VN03 UKZ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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