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VU03 FWA

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,540 mi
Last recorded122,540 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 FWA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 122,540 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2019 122,540 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 119,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 112,055 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 105,125 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 105,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2011 86,154 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 86,154 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 73,176 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 73,176 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2009 67,507 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 67,507 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

brake warning light on

Pass 14 May 2008 59,661 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 44,551 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 70,596 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 70,596 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

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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VU03 FWA is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VU03 FWA, 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 VU03 FWA registered?

VU03 FWA is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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