MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,471 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened welding repair (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play worn bush (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened repaired (5.3.3 (c) (i))
No EML
Offside Front 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))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel foot pedal touches floor (1.1.2 (a))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine MIL inoperative
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure behind headlight (4.11 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure behind headlight (4.11 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel no reserve travel in handbrake (1.1.2 (a))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel to much travel on foot brake pedal (1.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating front brakes out of balance (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam front n/s headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front o/s lower suspension arm inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front n/s lower suspension arm inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working rear o/s stop light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear both n/s o/s main brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s outer head light lenses misty (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front lower inner suspension arm [front bush worn] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s front outer tyre wall has a small cut [at time of testing] (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front lower inner suspension arm [front bush worn] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper o/s rear upper top side light not working
could not do full under body inspection due to body trays fitted
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel no reserve travel in handbrake (1.1.2 (a))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel to much travel in foot brake (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged n/s rear brake hose worn (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure o/s rear brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both n/s o/s rear service brake [foot brake] showing low effort at rear wheels (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s rear inner tyre [WORN] (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front lower inner suspension arm [front bush worn] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s front outer tyre wall has a small cut [at time of testing] (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front lower inner suspension arm [front bush worn] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear inner tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper o/s rear upper top side light not working
could not do full under body inspection due to body trays fitted
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear hand brake has little reserve travel
oil leak
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear hand brake has little reserve travel
oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
N/S/R Tyre has a Nail in it.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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YF03 GKB is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 GKB, 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 GKB is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 16 April 2003.
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