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YL03 HCE

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

141,515 mi
Last recorded141,515 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 HCE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 141,515 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 141,339 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both mains badly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust hanger split

Offside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2017 135,435 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both inner (1.1.A.3d)

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

both front tyres worn outer edges

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 20 Jun 2017 135,435 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both inner (1.1.A.3d)

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

both front tyres worn outer edges

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2016 131,084 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired both (1.5.1c)

handbrake just past

Fail 14 Jul 2016 131,084 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported both rear rubbers split (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired both (1.5.1c)

handbrake just past

Pass 19 Jun 2015 120,625 miles

N/S/Front tyre badly worn on the outer edge.

O/S/Rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated.

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2015 120,546 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S/Front tyre badly worn on the outer edge.

O/S/Rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated.

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 112,450 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 112,446 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 103,595 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 103,595 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 85,082 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 85,082 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 76,839 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 76,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 65,447 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 65,447 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 57,707 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 57,575 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 47,577 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 36,429 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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YL03 HCE is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 YL03 HCE, 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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YL03 HCE is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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