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YE03 TCS

2003 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

140,171 mi
Last recorded140,171 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 TCS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 140,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 137,695 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 135,086 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 132,447 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Aug 2020 130,325 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2019 128,283 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 126,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Slight steering rack play O/S inner

Pass 17 Aug 2017 124,783 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 120,861 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 117,666 miles

Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre inner edge wearing low

Pass 15 Aug 2014 113,777 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 110,227 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

n/s o/s rear tyres wear on inner walls

slight wear on n/s o/s front outter walls

Pass 29 Jun 2012 106,076 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 101,941 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 98,205 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 98,205 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 92,711 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 85,302 miles

Nearside Front 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 9 Mar 2007 77,776 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 61,932 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 61,932 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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YE03 TCS is a 2003 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YE03 TCS, 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 YE03 TCS registered?

YE03 TCS is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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