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YF03 DRD

2003 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2024
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2024

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested binding rear brake and condition of brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested vehicle not level [suspension fault ] (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn heat transfer and wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator heat transfer (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both main front to rear and at rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall / tread depth on wear bands (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer seepage grease drive shaft gaiter

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

exhaust heat shield loose

warning lights on dash

suspension levelling sensors broken and detached n/s front o/s rear

Pass 26 Aug 2023 130,627 miles

Front brake anti rattle clips missing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

maximum handbrake travel

Pass 26 Aug 2022 125,538 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 120,203 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 120,202 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020
Pass 27 Aug 2020
Pass 19 Aug 2019 106,547 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 106,541 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jul 2018

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 97,772 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 97,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward gaitor outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 93,640 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 93,640 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 88,299 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 82,297 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 82,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 80,397 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 78,746 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 76,531 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 69,854 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 66,729 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 64,158 miles

Nearside 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 26 Nov 2008 56,218 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)

Pass 16 May 2008 51,475 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 45,553 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 DRD is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YF03 DRD, 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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YF03 DRD is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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