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YF03 JLS

2003 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

145,735 mi
Last recorded145,735 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 145,735 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE VERY LOW INNER EDGE

parking brake efficiency :16%. reqs adjust or repair

Fail 28 Feb 2014 145,733 miles

Nearside 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 TYRE VERY LOW INNER EDGE

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 134,251 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 134,061 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 120,881 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 120,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 108,142 miles

nearside rear tyre out of shape inner edge

Fail 1 Mar 2011 108,141 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre out of shape inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2010 92,317 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape inside edge, brake fluid low, offside front tyre looks under inflated.

Fail 9 Mar 2010 92,317 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape inside edge, brake fluid low, offside front tyre looks under inflated.

Pass 30 Jan 2009 75,390 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 75,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front 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)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 60,803 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2008 60,803 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 51,218 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 46,259 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 JLS is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 JLS, 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 JLS registered?

YF03 JLS is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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