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YV03 WLL

2003 BMW X5

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,876 mi
Last recorded157,876 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 WLL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 157,876 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S/R tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear diff oil leaks

slight bind N/S/F hub

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2020 148,684 miles

o/s front brake pipe corroded

parking brake overhaul effort only just met

poor dip beam images

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2019 143,755 miles

both rear tyres low tread and badly worn and damaged inner edges and inner sidewalls strong advise

drivers door dificult to open from outside

o/s front brake pipe corroded

o/s rear light lens broken

rear parking effort only just met

suspect self leveling suspension fault

under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2018 136,177 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 130,382 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage on to steering rack (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak

oil leak from gearbox flange seal

Fail 25 Sep 2017 130,382 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage on to steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

oil leak from gearbox flange seal

Pass 1 Aug 2016 122,267 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 118,659 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2014 114,244 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 114,244 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 108,653 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 107,943 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 102,996 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 102,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 96,016 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 88,378 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 80,793 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 71,704 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 60,895 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 45,838 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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YV03 WLL is a 2003 BMW X5 in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YV03 WLL, 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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YV03 WLL is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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