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AC03 BKD

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,610 mi
Last recorded151,610 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 BKD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 151,610 miles

Engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay & on underside

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Slightly affecting image (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear perished/tearing DOT code: 2212

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Slightly affecting image (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 151,601 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (dog leg) arm outer ball joint dust cover (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder dangerous for certain road/weather conditions (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine Oil level on minimum when pre-checked

Engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay & on underside

Nearside Front perished/tearing DOT code: 2111

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Slightly affecting image (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear perished/tearing DOT code: 1710

Offside Front perished/tearing DOT code: 3512

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Slightly affecting image (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

TYRE SIZE: (f) 255/50R19V XL (r) 285/45R19V XL

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 148,848 miles

Oil leak ()

offside rear tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 28 Oct 2015 147,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 144,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 146,095 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 143,370 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 138,689 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 128,918 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 114,546 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 114,546 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 104,194 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2008 103,916 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2007 88,956 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2006 81,052 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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AC03 BKD is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AC03 BKD, 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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AC03 BKD is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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