MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,942 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s forward arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall has age related perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil under car poss from old leak not dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s ands o/s have deep surface corrosion on outer cases (5.3.2 (b))
drivers seat switch adjuster faulty sticky in operation advise repair
fuel cap seal perished and starting to crack advise replace close to fail
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi/ hard pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s forward arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall has age related perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil under car poss from old leak not dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s ands o/s have deep surface corrosion on outer cases (5.3.2 (b))
drivers seat switch adjuster faulty sticky in operation advise repair
fuel cap seal perished and starting to crack advise replace close to fail
Front to rear brake pipes covered by covers restricting full inspection
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside brake pipes also slight corrosion (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside faded slightly (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged repaired with tape (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))
Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed outer handle stiff to operate does work ok (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s slight ()
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s forward arms have age related perishing and slightly soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine bell housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))
advise corrosion protection on rear sub frame surface corrosion
fuel cap seal perished starting to split advise replace
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))
Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed outer handle stiff to operate does work ok (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s slight ()
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s forward arms have age related perishing and slightly soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine bell housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))
advise corrosion protection on rear sub frame surface corrosion
fuel cap seal perished starting to split advise replace
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
handbrake only just in limits
outer sills not checked due to plastic trims fitted
slight oil leak
undertrays fitted
Brake performance not tested due to brake fluid leaking (1.2.1 (g))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
outer sills not checked due to plastic trims fitted
slight oil leak
undertrays fitted
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Slight oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Engine has slight oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Engine has slight oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
o/s/f tyre stating to perish
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
o/s/f tyre stating to perish
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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X5 BYM is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 X5 BYM, 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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X5 BYM is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2003.
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