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YY03 BXL

2003 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

155,220 mi
Last recorded155,220 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 BXL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 155,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 145,154 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 135,834 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 130,285 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 123,452 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge of tread

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 26 Jul 2013 116,833 miles

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

both rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 16 Aug 2012 103,864 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 91,882 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside rear brake pad wear indicator not connected

Fail 16 Aug 2011 91,882 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside rear brake pad wear indicator not connected

Pass 15 Aug 2010 84,050 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2010 84,050 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 76,688 miles

fuel cap seal started to perish (split)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 76,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel cap seal started to perish (split)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 64,395 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 64,395 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 60,993 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 54,334 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 54,334 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 42,890 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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YY03 BXL is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YY03 BXL, 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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YY03 BXL is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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