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YK03 RKY

2003 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,571 mi
Last recorded139,571 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 RKY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 139,571 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

under tray fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2017 139,568 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2016 127,435 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 114,023 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 113,408 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 113,408 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 110,508 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 109,650 miles

n/s/f tyre sidwall cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2012 101,797 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre cut in outter sidewall

Pass 28 Apr 2011 92,820 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 84,765 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 79,255 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 79,254 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 152,913 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 152,913 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 133,221 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 May 2006 101,354 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 RKY is a 2003 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YK03 RKY, 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 RKY is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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