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X5 VDL

2003 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,455 mi
Last recorded87,455 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 VDL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 87,455 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2016 87,371 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 84,208 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 76,648 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 69,410 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 65,798 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 59,199 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 59,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 48,412 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 38,879 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 29,635 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)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 22,679 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 22,679 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 9,430 miles

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 VDL is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VDL, 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 VDL registered?

X5 VDL is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is X5 VDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X5 VDL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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