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YH03 BFF

2003 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

169,136 mi
Last recorded169,136 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 BFF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 169,136 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

abs light turned off no faults returned

air bag light turned off no faults returned

oil leak engine

Fail 12 Mar 2015 169,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

air bag light on

oil leak engine

suspension light on

Pass 2 Apr 2014 155,884 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 155,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 143,465 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 143,463 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 134,060 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 123,876 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 114,314 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 102,498 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 90,737 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 74,496 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 52,211 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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YH03 BFF is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YH03 BFF, 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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YH03 BFF is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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