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YW03 UCA

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,008 mi
Last recorded160,008 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 UCA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 160,008 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 160,008 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 137,128 miles

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2015 129,489 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

oil leak on rear diff seal

Pass 11 Jan 2014 121,332 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake pivot slightly worn

o/s/f tyre slightly perished and slightly damaged sidewall

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 3 May 2013 118,710 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 118,710 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 110,674 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 110,674 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 103,819 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs pitted

Fail 8 Mar 2011 103,819 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front brake discs pitted

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 94,088 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 94,088 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 80,513 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 71,017 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 63,107 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 63,107 miles

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

Offside rear lens cracked

Pass 7 Jun 2006 39,323 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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YW03 UCA is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YW03 UCA, 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 YW03 UCA registered?

YW03 UCA is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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