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YM03 NWN

2003 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,156 mi
Last recorded91,156 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 NWN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 91,156 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 86,276 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 86,271 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside 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)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2011 80,592 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 73,271 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 63,639 miles

all 4 brake disc slight wear

both lower ball slightr play

engine oil low

near side front tyre on markers centre tread

off front inner brake pad geeting low

rear inner brake pads look low

Fail 5 Mar 2009 63,639 miles

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

all 4 brake disc slight wear

both lower ball slightr play

engine oil low

near side front tyre on markers centre tread

off front inner brake pad geeting low

rear inner brake pads look low

Pass 26 Oct 2007 46,226 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 46,225 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 24 Jul 2007 42,528 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 27,962 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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YM03 NWN is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YM03 NWN, 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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What year was YM03 NWN registered?

YM03 NWN is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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