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YH03 FNG

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

164,271 mi
Last recorded164,271 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 FNG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2021 164,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged nsf seat belt slow to go back but works fine (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged light corodded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2021 164,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged nsf seat belt slow to go back but works fine (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged light corodded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 159,572 miles

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

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

Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

handbrake slightly slack , advise adjustment

Pass 21 Sep 2019 156,142 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 149,280 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 147,130 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 144,111 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 132,989 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 132,982 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 122,530 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 122,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 106,880 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 98,450 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 96,110 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 93,280 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 86,432 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 75,589 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 72,283 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 57,000 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in tyre

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 FNG is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 FNG, 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 YH03 FNG registered?

YH03 FNG is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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