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YJ03 HPH

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

179,286 mi
Last recorded179,286 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 HPH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 179,286 miles

o/s/f outer door handle difficult in operation

o/s/r tyre heavy wear inner edge

outer sill covers fitted

park brake just meets MOT minimum braking efficiency of 16%

Fail 11 Mar 2019 179,282 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn n/s/f drop link worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned moving due to excessive corrosion (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/r top arm outer bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f outer door handle difficult in operation

o/s/r tyre heavy wear inner edge

one of n/s stop lamps not working

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2018 174,390 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement caster (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement caster (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 174,311 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush camber (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint camber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint caster (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 166,938 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jan 2017 166,938 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jan 2016 160,648 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2015 151,312 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Jan 2015 151,312 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 134,079 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 118,730 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 109,573 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 99,921 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 91,202 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 90,763 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 81,227 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 69,579 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 51,626 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 51,626 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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YJ03 HPH is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YJ03 HPH, 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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YJ03 HPH is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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