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YR53 YUU

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

109,380 mi
Last recorded109,380 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 YUU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 109,380 miles

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

Oil leak from engine area.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 109,379 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Engine management light displayed.

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

Oil leak from engine area.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 109,365 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Engine management light on.

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Possible exhaust blow from front pipe.

Pass 29 Sep 2015 96,947 miles

Oil added for test 1.0 5w30

Fail 21 Sep 2015 96,947 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

EML warning light on

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil added for test 1.0 5w30

Pass 11 Apr 2014 81,105 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Jan 2013 79,692 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge.

Pass 17 Dec 2011 73,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 72,964 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 66,589 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 59,405 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 59,405 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 52,331 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

nearside front and offside rear tyres sidewall slightly damaged.

Pass 20 Sep 2007 44,617 miles

both front tyres low.

Pass 20 Sep 2006 38,144 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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YR53 YUU is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YR53 YUU, 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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YR53 YUU is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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