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YK52 AAC

2003 BMW X5

Beige Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,770 mi
Last recorded195,770 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 AAC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 195,770 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2022 195,768 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached D bush bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 191,738 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 191,738 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 185,716 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 184,124 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 184,124 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 183,001 miles

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 181,088 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened drop link (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Jan 2017 180,756 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened drop link (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jan 2016 171,938 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 162,488 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 162,483 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 157,016 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 157,016 miles

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

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 153,148 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 146,342 miles

both o/s & n/s front outer cv boots perishing

o/s/f & n/s/r tyres on 2mm depth

o/s/f shockabsorber bump stop cover split

Pass 17 Aug 2010 138,256 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 133,861 miles

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

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

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

couldn't see rear b/pads

Pass 5 Aug 2008 128,360 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 120,216 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 120,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 114,975 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 114,975 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YK52 AAC is a 2003 BMW X5 in Beige with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YK52 AAC, 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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YK52 AAC is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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