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YH03 BXX

2003 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

172,948 mi
Last recorded172,948 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 BXX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 172,948 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN BADLY ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES

BOTH HEADLAMP BEAM PATTERNS ARE POOR

Fail 11 Dec 2017 172,947 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN BADLY ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES

BOTH HEADLAMP BEAM PATTERNS ARE POOR

Pass 5 Dec 2016 164,350 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 164,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Electronic stability system component missing broken (3.4.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 156,221 miles

extensive oil leaks

offside rear drive shaft gaiter has grease around it but unable to find split

Fail 28 Nov 2015 156,064 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

extensive oil leaks

offside rear drive shaft gaiter has grease around it but unable to find split

Pass 10 Dec 2014 146,833 miles

all four tyres low on edges

traction contrl link loose

Fail 10 Dec 2014 146,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all four tyres low on edges

traction contrl link loose

Fail 18 Jul 2013 137,917 miles

9mm chip in screen swept area

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

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

offside and nearside front brake flexy hoses cracked

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Jul 2013 137,917 miles

9mm chip in screen swept area

offside and nearside front brake flexy hoses cracked

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Aug 2012 127,375 miles

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

both rear brake discs worn

Fail 31 Jul 2012 127,375 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn

both rear brake discs worn

Pass 13 Jul 2011 116,285 miles

n/s rear tyre starting to get low on inner edges

o/s front tyre starting to scrub on outer edges

surface rust on exhaust system

Fail 13 Jul 2011 116,285 miles

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

n/s rear tyre starting to get low on inner edges

o/s front tyre starting to scrub on outer edges

surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 21 May 2010 103,730 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake pads worn 2mm thick

Fail 10 Oct 2008 82,620 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 82,620 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 67,143 miles

nearside front outer cv boot cracked

Fail 1 Oct 2007 67,143 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside front outer cv boot cracked

Pass 11 Aug 2006 50,895 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 50,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres worn edges.

damage sidewalls both front tyres.

Fail 8 Jun 2006 48,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 48,893 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2005 24,407 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 BXX is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 YH03 BXX, 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 BXX is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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