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Y8 MBH

2003 BMW X5

Red Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 MBH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018
Fail 27 Sep 2018

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 103,684 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 138,607 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Sep 2016 138,607 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 130,639 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit has cut on edge less than 25mm (4.1.E.1)

child seats at the rear seats not allowed me to do full checks

Fail 27 Oct 2015 130,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit has cut on edge less than 25mm (4.1.E.1)

child seats at the rear seats not allowed me to do full checks

Pass 5 Nov 2014

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2014

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2013 75,370 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 75,158 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 75,158 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2012 67,451 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 67,451 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 61,172 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 57,380 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 57,537 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 39,714 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside door mirror slightly damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2008 27,507 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 27,507 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 24,108 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 19,011 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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Y8 MBH is a 2003 BMW X5 in Red with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 Y8 MBH, 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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Y8 MBH is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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