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YB03 TXZ

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

153,636 mi
Last recorded153,636 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 TXZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 153,636 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 153,636 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 148,003 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 20 Jan 2017 148,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Feb 2016 143,406 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 143,406 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 135,745 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2015 135,745 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 135,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine emits light grey smoke on idle and under acceloration

nearside front seat belt adjuster button broken

nearside rear tyre wearing heavily on inner tread

offside front tyre wearing on inner tread

side sill covers fitted

Fail 6 May 2014 135,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine emits light grey smoke on idle and under acceloration

nearside front seat belt adjuster button broken

nearside rear tyre wearing heavily on inner tread

offside front tyre wearing on inner tread

side sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2013 132,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn heavily on inner edgies

n/s/f susspension height adjuster sensor clamp loose

n/s/f tyre has damage but not to cords

Fail 9 Jul 2013 132,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn heavily on inner edgies

n/s/f susspension height adjuster sensor clamp loose

n/s/f tyre has damage but not to cords

Pass 5 Jul 2012 128,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn on inside edges

o/s rear silencer rubber mounting splitting

reverse light not working

unable to fully check sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2012 128,785 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn on inside edges

o/s rear silencer rubber mounting splitting

reverse light not working

unable to fully check sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2011 117,740 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 110,298 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 110,298 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 101,657 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 101,406 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 91,821 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 13 Oct 2006 60,935 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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YB03 TXZ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YB03 TXZ, 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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YB03 TXZ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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