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X5 FUU

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,149 mi
Last recorded143,149 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 FUU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 143,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 128,145 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear tyre damaged inner-outer wall

offside front tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 16 Jan 2014 115,993 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 115,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 104,254 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2011 94,190 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 94,190 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 83,504 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 73,186 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 72,952 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 57,517 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 43,634 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2007 43,615 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2007 42,188 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 33,843 miles

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

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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X5 FUU is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X5 FUU, 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 X5 FUU registered?

X5 FUU is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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