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YC53 JJY

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,594 mi
Last recorded124,594 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 JJY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 124,594 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 122,340 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 118,660 miles

Engine malfunction light on

Slight oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2014 118,660 miles

Engine malfunction light on

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Slight oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 114,295 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 114,294 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine malfunction light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 109,728 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 109,727 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine malfunction light indicates a fault

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 104,221 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 92,677 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 85,400 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 85,390 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 69,573 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 56,234 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 38,893 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 38,893 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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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YC53 JJY is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YC53 JJY, 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 YC53 JJY registered?

YC53 JJY is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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