MOT Status
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153,398 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
oil leak
parking brake reserve travel high
vehicle fitted with under trays
oil leak
parking brake reserve travel high
vehicle fitted with under trays
oil leak
parking brake reserve travel high
vehicle fitted with under trays
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake reserve travel high
Vehicle fitted with undertrays
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake reserve travel high
Vehicle fitted with undertrays
parking brake reserve travel high
vehicle fitted with under trays
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
oil leak on engine/transmission
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
oil leak on engine and transmission
oil leak on rear diff
rear differential bushes slightly worn
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
oil leak on engine and transmission
oil leak on rear diff
rear differential bushes slightly worn
Offside Offside wing mirror, slightly loose and discolored
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside wing mirror, slightly loose and discolored
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
oil leak
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front steering arm slight play
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front steering arm slight play
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YC53 OLZ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 OLZ, 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 OLZ registered?
YC53 OLZ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2003.
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