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YC03 VKR

2003 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,328 mi
Last recorded145,328 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 VKR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 145,328 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 144,058 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 141,415 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 138,111 miles

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

presenter adviced

Fail 1 Oct 2015 138,084 miles

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

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

presenter adviced

Pass 20 Dec 2014 133,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 132,867 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 124,602 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

presenter adviced

Pass 28 Sep 2012 114,469 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 105,587 miles

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

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

presenter adviced

Pass 22 Sep 2010 94,252 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 85,345 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 85,220 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 72,312 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 60,593 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 60,249 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 47,269 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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YC03 VKR is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YC03 VKR, 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 YC03 VKR registered?

YC03 VKR is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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