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YL03 AOH

2003 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

89,326 mi
Last recorded89,326 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 AOH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 89,326 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 84,155 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All round. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 84,154 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All round. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 82,771 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2022 82,769 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 74,855 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 74,853 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 68,132 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2018 65,618 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 64,580 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on walls

Nearside front tyre cracking

Rear brake flexi hose ferrules corroded

Rear brake pipes corroded before flexi hoses

Rear diff weeping oil

Pass 14 Jun 2016 62,752 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 60,271 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 56,785 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 51,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2012 47,672 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 44,531 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 41,552 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 37,635 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 37,634 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 35,210 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 31,008 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 31,004 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front numberplate cracked

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear wiper blade smearing

Pass 25 May 2006 24,091 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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YL03 AOH is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YL03 AOH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL03 AOH registered?

YL03 AOH is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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The MOT history for YL03 AOH shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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