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YR03 TNU

2003 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

141,831 mi
Last recorded141,831 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 TNU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 141,831 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 141,829 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Obligatory mirror insecure drivers (8.1.1)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 140,938 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 140,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 134,526 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 129,887 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 129,887 miles

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

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)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 115,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake pipes covered with grease

Fail 17 Aug 2013 115,809 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake pipes covered with grease

Pass 24 Feb 2011 94,193 miles

red braking light warning on in dash board

Fail 23 Feb 2011 94,192 miles

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

red braking light warning on in dash board

Pass 30 Nov 2009 85,494 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 85,489 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s mirror crack

oil level low

Pass 17 Dec 2008 74,181 miles

nearside cv boot has a slight weep of grease

rear number plate is starting to deteriorate

Fail 16 Dec 2008 74,181 miles

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

nearside cv boot has a slight weep of grease

rear number plate is starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Feb 2008 66,870 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 56,093 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 41,886 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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YR03 TNU is a 2003 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YR03 TNU, 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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YR03 TNU is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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