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AC03 HFN

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

152,334 mi
Last recorded152,334 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 152,334 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 152,323 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement FRONT AND BACK BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 152,284 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Effects Front Position Lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Effects Front Position Lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine Covers Fitted, Under Trays Fitted & Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components From Inspection

Front Both Position Lamps After Market

Nearside Front Indicator Slightly Faded

Oil Leak

Rear Both Shock Absorbers Corroded

Rear Both Tyres Bald & Outer Of Shape Inner Edges 285 45 19 111V Reinforced Maxxis (0611

Rear Subframe Bushes Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement

Some Under Side Corrosion

Unable To Carry Out Smoke Test Due To Excessive Smoke

Pass 5 Jul 2016 148,070 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 148,070 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 140,038 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Apr 2015 144,985 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pad Warning light on

Fail 9 Apr 2015 144,940 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pad Warning light on

Pass 14 Oct 2013 138,094 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 138,094 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 132,871 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front side lights getting poor

Pass 15 Aug 2012 132,871 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front side lights getting poor

Pass 13 May 2011 126,396 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 120,969 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 11,242 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 11,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 103,199 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 95,400 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 95,321 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 86,182 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)

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 HFN is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 AC03 HFN, 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 HFN is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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