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WG03 YYH

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

166,107 mi
Last recorded166,107 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 YYH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 166,107 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 157,755 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 152,551 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 144,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge heavily worn bald/stepped tread design (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 138,361 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 138,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 131,388 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link ball joint rubber boots perished slightly

o/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

parking brake effort just passed advise inspection

signs of fuel weeping but not leaking

Fail 15 Feb 2016 131,360 miles

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

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link ball joint rubber boots perished slightly

o/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

parking brake effort just passed advise inspection

signs of fuel weeping but not leaking

Pass 11 Feb 2015 122,157 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 112,518 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 104,442 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 96,974 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 96,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 85,312 miles

susp' assist inactive

Fail 13 May 2011 85,312 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

susp' assist inactive

Pass 18 Mar 2010 61,174 miles

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge.(raised tread)

offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge(raised tread)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 46,328 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 46,328 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 46,127 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 38,077 miles

REAR INNER BRAKE PADS LOOK TO BE WEARING VERY LOW (LIMITED VIEW)

Fail 12 Oct 2007 38,077 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

REAR INNER BRAKE PADS LOOK TO BE WEARING VERY LOW (LIMITED VIEW)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 31,908 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 31,866 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

SCORE MARKS ON N/S FRONT DISC

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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WG03 YYH is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 WG03 YYH, 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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WG03 YYH is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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