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YE51 PEK

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

181,435 mi
Last recorded181,435 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 PEK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 181,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 181,435 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 177,422 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 173,048 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 173,046 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 164,331 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 163,463 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 161,322 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 161,322 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 155,085 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 155,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 151,878 miles

All brake discs slightly worn

Bonnet release cable/handle broken

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres have inner and outer edge wear

Near side front seat belt slow to retract

Not all LED's working in the center high stop lamp unit

Rear tyres have inner edge wear

Slight play in near side rear lower suspention arm outer bush

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

When rear of vehicle is in the jacked possition the inner wall of the off side rear tyre is extreemly close to the inner wing, no reason for this can be found, no play ect, space is normal when vehicle is sitting normaly, sugest further investigation

Fail 17 Feb 2014 151,878 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All brake discs slightly worn

Bonnet release cable/handle broken

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres have inner and outer edge wear

Near side front seat belt slow to retract

Not all LED's working in the center high stop lamp unit

Rear tyres have inner edge wear

Slight play in near side rear lower suspention arm outer bush

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

When rear of vehicle is in the jacked possition the inner wall of the off side rear tyre is extreemly close to the inner wing, no reason for this can be found, no play ect, space is normal when vehicle is sitting normaly, sugest further investigation

Pass 6 Mar 2013 144,263 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 125,175 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 125,175 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)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 109,688 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 99,306 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 99,306 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 93,418 miles

ABS light goes out according to correct sequance, but whilst carrying out test light ocaasionaly comes go the goes of whilst moving vehicle

brake pedal slight ly creep down under pressure. abou 1/2 inch then maintains in satifactory postion.

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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YE51 PEK is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc 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 YE51 PEK, 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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YE51 PEK is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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