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YF03 BRW

2003 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

225,398 mi
Last recorded225,398 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 BRW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 225,398 miles

A.B.S covered by tape

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 225,398 miles

A.B.S covered by tape

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 218,118 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake effort only just met requirements

Pass 30 Nov 2015 199,699 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake requirement only just met

Pass 27 Nov 2014 185,495 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front subframe corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2013 170,975 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 170,975 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 152,802 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front seat belt - slight fraying

Fail 27 Nov 2012 152,802 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front seat belt - slight fraying

Pass 24 Nov 2011 34,562 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 34,562 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010
Fail 29 Nov 2010

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2009 101,003 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 100,861 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 79,237 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 69,429 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 45,716 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 45,716 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 72,111 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 22,830 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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YF03 BRW is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YF03 BRW, 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 YF03 BRW registered?

YF03 BRW is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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