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YU52 ZFD

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,244 mi
Last recorded101,244 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU52 ZFD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 101,244 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 90,676 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 85,578 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt frayed (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 85,578 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt frayed (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 69,772 miles

osf tyre inner edge has cuts in side wall not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 3 Aug 2013 64,693 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Fail 3 Aug 2013 64,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 8 Aug 2012 59,422 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 55,606 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 51,732 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 46,915 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 41,841 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 41,659 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2007 37,569 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 37,569 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 31,964 miles

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

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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YU52 ZFD is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YU52 ZFD, 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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YU52 ZFD is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 4 February 2003.

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