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A8 EFX

2003 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

171,187 mi
Last recorded171,187 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 EFX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2018 171,187 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 145,973 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 141,740 miles

Oil leak

Oil leak from rear diff

Rear exhaust hangers split

Fail 3 Nov 2014 141,734 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Oil leak from rear diff

Rear exhaust hangers split

Pass 20 Nov 2013 133,971 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 133,971 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 122,264 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 77,700 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 77,700 miles

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

Rear differential leaking oil

Slight play in offside front drop link

Pass 2 Dec 2009 55,186 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 36,404 miles

small amount of play in rear suspension bushes

Pass 4 Dec 2007 23,484 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 17,136 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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A8 EFX is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 A8 EFX, 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 A8 EFX registered?

A8 EFX is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is A8 EFX safe to buy?

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