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YD53 KYJ

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,421 mi
Last recorded150,421 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 KYJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 150,421 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

hand brake low need adjustment just met legal requirements

Pass 1 Jul 2016 124,735 miles

Engine Cover Fitted

Offside Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 113,305 miles

All 4 indicators are slightly discoloured

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power assisted steering is very heavy

Pre checks found engine oil low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

squeaking noise on steering(rack area)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 113,305 miles

All 4 indicators are slightly discoloured

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Power assisted steering is very heavy

Pre checks found engine oil low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

squeaking noise on steering(rack area)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 10,101 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)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 90,995 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 90,974 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 87,747 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 81,412 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 73,841 miles

your parking brake has only just met the required park brake efficiency(16%). it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 2 Jun 2010 73,839 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 73,442 miles

Both front tyres cracking on tread wall

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Sep 2009 73,426 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres cracking on tread wall

Pass 26 Sep 2008 72,456 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 59,647 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 46,103 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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YD53 KYJ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YD53 KYJ, 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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YD53 KYJ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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