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YK03 DUF

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

130,985 mi
Last recorded130,985 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 DUF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 130,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut /no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine cover fitted

fuel low

under trays/sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2018 130,984 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut /no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine cover fitted

fuel low

under trays/sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2017 128,734 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear of pair (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 126,492 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 122,845 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 122,845 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 120,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2014 120,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2014 120,746 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all discs corroded

autobox oil feed pipe slight leak

both front tyre vavles corroded and broken up

both rear centre park seisoers damaged

coolant leak from bottom of tank

front tow eye cover missing

fuel flap not opening

off side cam cover gasket leaking

off side mirror cover loose

tyre persssure control warning on

Pass 8 Mar 2013 105,241 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on dash (red)

n/s mirror slightly insecure

slight oil leak from engine

slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 6 Mar 2013 105,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on dash (red)

n/s mirror slightly insecure

slight oil leak from engine

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 23 Feb 2012 85,881 miles

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

slight play in the offside front wheel

Pass 22 Feb 2011 74,576 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 74,576 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

diff damp

oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2010 64,548 miles

air bag light on

oil leak

pad warning light on, however all pads visible look ok at present with wheels on.

Fail 26 Jan 2010 64,548 miles

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

air bag light on

oil leak

pad warning light on, however all pads visible look ok at present with wheels on.

Fail 28 Jan 2009 54,144 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak from the bottom of the engine

slight damage to nearside mirror unit

slight travel on the parking brake may require adjustment soon

Pass 28 Jan 2009 54,144 miles

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

oil leak from the bottom of the engine

slight damage to nearside mirror unit

slight travel on the parking brake may require adjustment soon

Pass 25 Mar 2008 45,778 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 45,733 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 38,429 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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YK03 DUF is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 YK03 DUF, 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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YK03 DUF is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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